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Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week
Around 71% of the Earth is covered by water, however, only about 5% of those waters have been explored. That’s where Blueye Robotics comes in with its X3 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) — a nautical tool that will help the U.S. military discover these new frontiers. The X3 has been on the market since 2021… -
Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn and heading to the beach. As conflicts like the ones in the Red, Black and South China Seas continue to evolve, so too does the need for new innovations in the maritime battlespace. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at what two companies focused… -
Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace
If current conflicts serve as any indication, the open seas will likely play a large role in the next American military conflict. Key battles involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, Ukraine, Russia and China all demonstrate that the U.S. is falling behind when it comes to maritime warfare. Current constraints on American shipbuilding are hindering military efforts… -
How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare
This week Weapons and Warfare is all about drones. Host Ryan Robertson talks with some former Air Force leaders and defense and security experts on what U.S. national defense is doing right, and where it needs to improve when it comes to drones in the hands of today’s operators. Also featured in this episode: You… -
Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt
In the modern military sense of the word, drones have been around for over a century. In 1907, three French inventors developed the first quadcopter. It took four men to fly it and could only get two feet off the ground, but it marked the launching point for the drones in use today. The first… -
Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week
To say there is a lot of competition in the drone industry is putting it mildly. Hundreds of drone manufacturers compete for a limited number of military contracts. The latest weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works (PDW) has a few key highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack.… -
America’s first parachuting World War II correspondent: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, as the world reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Host Ryan Robertson has a conversation with a journalism professor and documentarian, Barney McCoy, about his latest film, “Running Towards The Fire: A War Correspondent’s Story.” This new documentary centers on the experiences of World War II correspondent Robert… -
New tech is built for the evolving nature of combat: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a look at new tech in the battle space. One company is working to make sure deployed troops have the computing power they need to operate in remote and austere environments as the nature of combat continues to evolve. Host Ryan Robertson provides an up-close look at… -
Longtime defense contractor creates military tech fast: Weapon of the week
The Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a longtime defense contractor that often works with the military. In the simplest terms, SAIC workers are problem solvers that help develop a variety of technology, fast. For example, if the Navy needs something to help it defend its ships against Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea… -
US military utilizing emerging tech as outlook on future conflicts evolves
As geopolitical situations evolve, U.S. military officials said the way future conflicts will play out is changing quickly, too. That is why the military is beginning preparations now for potential escalations in the short and long term. One example is reclaiming an airfield from the jungle on Tinian Island, in the Philippine Sea less than… -
Group helps veterans adjust to life after service: Weapons and Warfare
Some veterans make the transition to civilian life with little difficulty, however, that’s not true for all. In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson connects with Warriors Ethos to learn more about its mission to help veterans, and introduces us to one of its success stories. Also featured in this episode: You… -
Warriors Ethos helps service members reenter civilian life
Every year, more than 200,000 men and women leave active duty military service and reenter civilian life, according to the Government Accountability Office. While some make the transition without issue, that is not the case for all veterans. Warrior Ethos is an organization working to provide resources to those service members making the change. Warriors… -
Jetpack pioneer introduces versatile military drone: Weapon of the week
While people may not recognize the name Mayman Aerospace, they might know the man the company is named for. David Mayman is best known for his adventures around the world – while wearing a jetpack. Mayman’s interest in vertical takeoff and landing technology started a new pursuit with national defense in mind. That technology is…