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Ghost Shark making waves in the Pacific: Weapon of the week
Ghosts and sharks often top the list of things people fear. It is unclear if defense contractor Anduril had this in mind when naming its advanced extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle, but the name’s attention-grabbing nature earned the Ghost Shark a feature as the weapon of the week. Ghost Shark is a product of a 2022… -
EpiSci’s AI technology shines in Silent Swarm 2024 as pilot, captain
Southern California-based software development firm EpiSci had a significant year. In May, the company participated in an effort that put Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall in the cockpit of an AI-piloted F-16 for a capabilities demonstration. Recently, EpiSci took part in Silent Swarm 2024, where it moved its AI pilot from the air… -
Testing plug-and-play AI pilots: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team met with a company taking AI pilots out of the cockpit and putting them into the captain’s chair. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at EpiSci’s most recent effort to plug and play its AI into multiple platforms. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to… -
The US Army’s Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company: Weapon of the week
The U.S. Army’s multi-functional reconnaissance company (MFRC) represents a new era in combat. The war in Ukraine remains an active conflict, but the lessons learned are reshaping how American military leadership views the future of combat. Lighter, more lethal units, equipped with state of the art technology, are being seen as the way forward for… -
The US’ ironclad commitment to Israel means lots of ships, jets
The United States has a significant amount of naval and air assets in the Middle East right now. The Pentagon said those forces are “postured to support the defense of Israel and protect U.S. troops and assets in the region.” Israel’s war against Hamas is still mostly contained to Gaza, and the back-and-forth attacks with… -
Taking additive manufacturing to the fight: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team explores a solution to the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson looks at additive manufacturing and how military leadership sees it as a solution to boats that need repairing and planes that need maintenance by shortening the supply chain. Also featured in this episode: You can… -
Military embraces additive manufacturing to maintain aging equipment
Despite the modern advancements in America’s national defense, the military still relies heavily on decades-old equipment. The B-52 Stratofortress, the CH-47 Chinook and the M-61 Vulcan are all still in service because they remain effective. However, maintaining such old equipment presents challenges, as parts that were once easy to obtain are now scarce or no… -
The M1A2 Abrams Tank is still a formidable force: Weapon of the week
The M1A2 Abrams has been America’s main battle tank for a number of years and through a number of upgrades. The third-generation main battle tank has been in service in multiple variants since 1980 and remains at the tip of the spear for the American soldier. The tank was originally built by Chrysler Defense, and… -
Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation
Ryan McBeth spent 20 years in the Army before becoming an intelligence analyst and software engineer. Now, he is using his expertise to create YouTube videos debunking misinformation being spread, especially as political and military tensions increase globally. Host Ryan Robertson spoke with McBeth to discuss real and hypothetical events, and to discover why the… -
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.…
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