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The battle against misinformation: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team dives into the battle against misinformation. Host Ryan Robertson visited with intelligence analyst and YouTube content creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation and how he thinks the U.S. and its allies need to deal with bad actors. Also featured in this episode: You… -
F-16s arrive in Ukraine after negotiations, training: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the F-16s have arrived. After nearly two years of negotiations and intense training, Ukraine’s long hoped for F-16s have started arriving. Host Ryan Robertson takes an in-depth look at the road traveled to turn a dream into a reality, and what role experts say the fighter jets will play… -
New Hawkeye howitzer could boost Army speed, stealth: Weapon of the week
A military theorist once wrote “the backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy” — an idea that perfectly describes the capabilities of the Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer System (MHS). The Hawkeye MHS is made by AM General, the same company that created the Humvee. A howitzer is a type of artillery weapon that is generally… -
Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival
In May 2023, President Joe Biden announced his decision to move forward with a plan to have U.S. allies train Ukrainian pilots and provide the country’s military with surplus F-16s from the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Norway. About year later, those plans became a reality as Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug.… -
Putting an emphasis on maritime innovation: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team headed for open waters to take a look at the military’s focus on maritime innovation. Host Ryan Robertson visited with the man behind Sharrow Marine who is hoping to bring their innovation in prop technology to America’s national defense efforts. Also featured in this episode: You can… -
Sharrow Marine is creating innovative propellor technology
As situations in Ukraine, the Red Sea, Gaza and Taiwan continue to evolve, American military leadership seems to agree that there is a need for innovation. This is especially true for open waters around the world, which has led to companies emerging with new technology. “We cannot continue to do the same approach that we’ve… -
Marines take delivery of new amphibious assault vehicles: Weapon of the week
The U.S. Marine Corps just took delivery of its newest amphibian vessel: the ACV-30. The eight-wheeled combat fighting vehicle is a key part of the Marine Corps’ plan for combat in the Pacific, if the need arises. Built by BAE systems and Iveco, the ACV-30 can launch from the open sea, sail up to 12… -
Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare lifts the curtain on the Lockheed Martin F-35 assembly facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The manufacturing team finishes a new jet every three days. It then gets passed on to the next team, before eventually making its way to its new owner. The Weapons and Warfare team got an… -
Weapon of the week best in show: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the people who help put the show together are looking back at some of their favorite weapon of the week features. This includes host and reporter Ryan Robertson, senior producer Brett Baker, video editor Brian Spencer and graphics designer Dakota Piteo. The following summaries have been abbreviated for… -
US female fighter pilot scores historical first
An American woman made history when she became the first female fighter pilot to claim an air-to-air victory, shooting down a Houthi-launched drone. While her name has not yet been released, the Navy confirmed the shoot down happened during the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group’s nine-month deployment in the Middle East, where it conducted operations against Houthi… -
Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in penal colony
A Russian judge sentenced Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter jailed in Russia and charged with spying on a tank factory, to 16 years in a maximum security penal colony. The 32-year-old journalist’s sentence came down on Friday, July 19, after a fast, closed-door trial. Gershkovich was working in Russia for The Wall Street Journal when… -
Research on anti-radiation drug continues: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare revisits a pioneering effort to create a treatment that could protect troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). The project, featured in the first Weapons and Warfare episode and led by a Nebraska-based research team, is a significant advancement in military medical research for safeguarding troops in radiation-risk environments. Host… -
Addressing moral injury within the special forces: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the focus is on moral injury — a type of trauma that can’t be seen. Host Ryan Robertson delves into the topic, exploring its definition and the level of understanding surrounding it. The episode highlights experts’ insights and the necessary steps to address moral injury within the special…
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