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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.

This week we recognize a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way.

US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation.

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

Host Ryan Robertson visited with intelligence analyst and YouTube creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation.

The battle against misinformation: Weapons and Warfare

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, after two years of negotiations and training, Ukraine is receiving the F-16 fighter jets it wants.

F-16s arrive in Ukraine after negotiations, training: Weapons and Warfare

The Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer System eliminates the need to tow a howitzer, increasing the Army's stealth and speed.

New Hawkeye howitzer could boost Army speed, stealth: Weapon of the week

Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug. 4, 2024 after a year of training efforts to prepare the Ukrainian Air Force.

Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team headed for open waters to take a look at the military’s focus on maritime innovation.

Putting an emphasis on maritime innovation: Weapons and Warfare

As military conflict evolves, the need for new technology grows. That's where Sharrow Marine's new propellor comes into play.

Sharrow Marine is creating innovative propellor technology

The eight-wheeled combat fighting vehicle, the ACV-30, is a key part of the Marine Corps' plan for combat in the Pacific, if the need arises.

Marines take delivery of new amphibious assault vehicles: Weapon of the week

The Weapons and Warfare team got an up-close look at the F-35 jet assembly line and spoke with the pilots getting it off the ground.

Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line: Weapons and Warfare

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, revisit some of the W&W team's favorite weapon of the week features.

Weapon of the week best in show: Weapons and Warfare

This week, Weapons and Warfare revisits its first episode, providing an update on the development of pills to protect troops from radiation.

Research on anti-radiation drug continues: Weapons and Warfare

In this episode, host Ryan Robertson takes a look at moral injury, what that means and how it is being addressed in the military community.

Addressing moral injury within the special forces: Weapons and Warfare

As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, host Ryan Robertson outlines some of the patriotic vessels, vehicles and weapons the military has.

A look at patriotic military equipment over the years: Weapon of the week

It was only relatively recently when the term 'moral injury' was given a name, and started to be understood.

Understanding moral injury in the special operations forces community

Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues to have a place in the battlespace.

Militaries refocusing on battlefield innovation: Weapons and Warfare

Building Momentum is a small business giving Special Ops the on-the-job training they need to complete covert missions in the modern world.

Building Momentum is helping special ops innovate with what’s available

Across the Atlantic, the British Army's Challenger 3 battle tank is a bully setting new standards for tank warfare.

New British tank packs a powerful punch: Weapon of the Week

This nautical tool is here to help the military explore the parts of the sea that have so far been inaccessible to divers.

Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week

This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn, diving into what tech the U.S. is using to stay ahead in maritime battlespace.

Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare

Maritime innovation will play a key role in how the U.S. can adequately prepare for marine warfare without needing dozens more large ships.

Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace

This week on Weapons and Warfare, learn about how drones are changing warfare and national defense and how they need to improve.

How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

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