Helping you keep pace in industries moving at the speed of light

At the highest levels of modern warfare, Frank Muth, a retired Major General, is helping redefine what “advantage” really means. Moreover, his view is blunt: the future isn’t coming — it’s already here.

He’s now part of Deltawerx Aerospace, where the focus is clear: build ultra-compact, rapidly deployable drones with changeable payloads. Therefore, the mission isn’t theoretical innovation — it’s practical capability that can scale fast.

What used to be a world of expensive assets and long deployment timelines is shifting toward something very different: pocket-sized, expendable UAVs that can be fielded quickly and used at the edge. As a result, the battlefield is becoming faster, more distributed, and far less forgiving for slow decision-making.

“Every warfighter may carry their own drone.” Indeed, that idea captures the direction Frank believes the Army — and modern conflict — is heading.

That belief defines the work.

In this conversation, Frank Muth shares why small drones are changing the economy, psychology, and tactics of war, what the U.S. must do to keep pace, and how Deltawerx is building UAVs designed for real deployment — not demos.

This episode isn’t just about drones — it’s about speed, adaptation, and the leadership mindset required to compete in a world where the clock speed of warfare has changed.

Inside This Episode:

• Furthermore, Frank explains why pocket-sized, expendable drones are reshaping modern conflict.
• In addition, he breaks down the Army’s direction toward a drone-per-warfighter future.
• The design logic behind ultra-compact UAVs and mission-flexible payloads.
• Meanwhile, he shares why U.S. procurement and policy must accelerate to match modern threats.
• Finally, he unpacks what leaders must do to operate at battlefield clock speed — where hesitation costs lives.
• What rapid deployment, autonomy, and scale mean for the next era of defense innovation.

Why It Matters

If you’re in aerospace, defense, autonomy, or unmanned systems, this episode offers a clear look at where the battlefield is going — and what building for that reality actually requires. Ultimately, it highlights a shift from scarce, expensive platforms to scalable, rapidly fielded systems that put capability directly in the hands of the warfighter.

As a defense leader turned builder, Frank Muth represents a practical kind of innovation: mission-first, deployment-focused, and designed for the speed of the real world.

Finally, for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of defense and aerospace, explore our Mission Critical: Defense Recruiting episode library.

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