The LOWDOWN
The LOWDOWN Podcast delivers a weekly intelligence briefing designed for military professionals, analysts, and strategic thinkers. Each episode summarizes the most critical open-source developments related to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, covering real-world reporting across diplomatic, military, economic, cyber, and information warfare domains. With a clean, voice-ready format and zero fluff, The LOWDOWN helps you stay mission-focused with timely, fact-driven updates. Whether you're prepping an intel brief, tracking adversary TTPs, or just need the facts without the noise—this is your weekly OSINT download.
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The LOWDOWN Podcast — 4 August 2025: Global Threats, Drone Wars, and the Rise of a New Axis
This week on The LOWDOWN, host Josh Patten delivers a hard-hitting OSINT briefing packed with critical updates from the front lines of global conflict. From Russia's nuclear threats and Ukraine’s deep-strike drone campaign to China's secret missile upgrades and Iran's internal unraveling, this episode unpacks how U.S. adversaries are evolving and aligning in real time. Discover how cartels are infiltrating drone schools in Ukraine, what the new “Oreshnik” hypersonic missile means for NATO, and how commercial tech is shaping the future of warfare. Plus: insights on fusion power, North Korea’s political shifts, and why the South China Sea may already be lost ground. Subscribe now for the most strategic 30 minutes in your week.
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