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What Happens When AI Collides with MODERN Warfare?

March 22, 2026

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Jay L. Hancock, a former U.S. Navy SEAL cryptologist with over 20 years in special operations and more than 100 combat missions, joins host David Morrow to discuss his experiences, his novel The Hawk Enigma, and AI's role in modern warfare and beyond. Hancock explains key technologies from his career while cautioning against common misconceptions about AI.

From Martial Arts to Cryptology

Hancock grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where street violence, including an attack on his brother, led him to start martial arts at age nine. He competed internationally, including at the World Cup Karate Championships in Australia at 16, emphasizing real-world application over tradition—training in multiple opponents, situational awareness, and confidence. Post-high school, he kayaked whitewater rivers and lived in Japan, learning the language.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:04) **Intro and Book Promo** - Host announces new true crime book trilogy on cyber camouflage
  • 2 (02:09) **Guest Introduction** - Jay Hancock's military background: Navy SEAL innovator, 100+ combat ops, author of The Hawk Enigma
  • 3 (03:02) **Early Life and Path to Military** - Grew up in Albuquerque, joined post-9/11 as cryptologic technician interpretive (CTI)
  • 4 (04:29) **Martial Arts Background** - Competed internationally, trained in eclectic styles for real-world application
  • 5 (07:21) **Choosing Navy CTI Role** - Selected for language skills (Japanese), multi-domain ops (sub, surface, air, ground)
  • 6 (08:24) **Defining Cryptology** - Intercepts and analyzes enemy comms/signals between IT support and electronic warfare
  • 7 (10:29) **Combat Role as Cryptologist** - Provided indications/warnings and real-time battlefield intel

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Show Notes

Join us as we delve into the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets modern warfare, exploring the profound implications and potential consequences of this revolutionary intersection. From autonomous drones to predictive analytics, we'll examine how AI is transforming the face of combat and defense strategies. 

Discover the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and future directions in this fascinating realm where technology and warfare converge. Get ready to uncover the truth about what really happens when AI meets modern warfare, and find out how this synergy is redefining the rules of engagement and the future of global security.

We are joined by JL Hancock former lead innovator and Military cryptologist with the U.S.  NAVY SEALs & Special Operations, spent over twenty years in the military and fought in over 100 combat operations.
 
Video episode here: https://youtube.com/live/aZDFCfKR7vA?feature=share

He was with the first combat group to ever put an AI Drone into Combat.

He also has an outstanding book called  The HAWK Enigma.

JL shares his story and a side of emerging technology that is rare and one most never get a chance to see.

You can grab JL's book too at https://jlhancock.com/

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