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Weapons & Warfare

Weapons & Warfare

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America’s military operations are constantly evolving. From boot camp to boots on the ground, anchor Ryan Robertson provides in-depth coverage of international armed conflicts and the latest technological developments in weaponry worldwide.

See how cutting-edge comms tech facilitates real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing efficiency and awareness on the field.

Cutting-edge comms tech proves to be key for soldiers: Weapons and Warfare

The deal, worth $5 million, seeks to keep shooters and spotters in communication, even if such infrastructure is destroyed.

Deal between US military and Persistent Systems to keep soldiers communicating

For this week's Weapon of the Week, we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New radar helping pilots before they hit the skies: Weapon of the week

For this week's "Weapon of the Week," we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New helmet aims to give pilots high-tech display: Weapon of the week

At this year’s AUSA exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems prominently displayed innovative vehicles, hoping to fill in strategic gaps.

General Dynamics has an eye on innovation at the AUSA Exhibition

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team talked with the group trying to make making mission command mobile.

General Dynamic’s vision for a mobile command center: Weapons and Warfare

The nation’s largest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot, with the Army struggling to tempt recruits and modernize.

US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise

Northrop Gruman's Bushmaster, a new dual-fed chain gun, aims to take out two different targets with one gun.

New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week

The Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts update on the state of the Army in the face of ever-changing threats.

Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare

Since March 2022, the V-22 Osprey program has experienced four crashes, resulting in 20 deaths. Now the program seeks redemption.

Amid safety obstacles, the V-22 Osprey program sees progress

The team connected with the Air Force for a progress report on how soon the V-22 Osprey transport might return to full operational status.

The V-22 Osprey’s return to service: Weapons and Warfare

Lockheed Martin described the new extreme range missile, the AGM-158-XR, as "a story of innovation and anticipating warfighter needs.

Lockheed Martin unveils extreme-range missile: Weapon of the week

The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as "complicated," and the Weapons and Warfare team breaks it down.

Understanding the complex US-China relationship

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode.

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial.

Is BlueHalo’s VigilantHalo a C2 game changer?: Weapon of the week

The U.S. and its allies possess enough conventional weapons to neutralize all of Russia and China’s nuclear capabilities in two hours.

US could eliminate Russia and China’s nuclear capabilities in 2 hours: Study

A lot of firsts are being shown off lately as the concepts of warfighting evolve, including the Barracuda missile.

Barracuda missiles present themselves as the solution to cost, difficult production

The team reviewed a controversial new paper that makes claims about the U.S.' ability to deal with its near-peer adversaries' nuclear weapons.

Can the US take out nuclear weapons in Russia, China?: Weapons and Warfare

Air Force leaders opened the 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference with a six-month progress report on the branch's restructuring mission.

Air Force leaders give update on service-wide changes addressing new threats

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re on location at the Air and Space Force's Air, Space, and Cyber Conference for 2024.

The Air, Space and Cyber Conference 2024: Weapons and Warfare

At the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference 2024, the finalists for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft were showcased.

The race for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Weapon of the week

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team goes hypersonic, catching up with the decision makers behind Lockheed Martin’s entry into the race.

Going hypersonic with the Mako missile: Weapons and Warfare

The proliferation of hypersonic missiles has made the U.S. think about what gaps to close with near-peer adversaries.

Filling in capability gaps with Lockheed Martin’s hypersonic weapon: The Mako

An increase in drone attacks provided the motivation behind Operation Hard Kill, a critical counter-drone warfare project.

Operation Hard Kill’s counter-drone warfare showcased: Weapon of the week

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