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US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise
The United States Army hosts 900,000 active duty soldiers and more than 500,000 more personnel in the National Guard and Reserve, but the nation’s largest and oldest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot. Despite withdrawing from its last war over three years ago, the Army, like other branches, needs new recruits… -
New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week
Northrop Grumman introduced its latest innovation, the dual-fed M230LF Bushmaster chain gun. John McCollum, director of Strategy & Business Development at Northrop Grumman, talked with the Weapons and Warfare team to discuss the new weapon. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Watch the full video above. Ryan Robertson: We got a… -
Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is in Washington, D.C., for the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference and exhibition. Host Ryan Robertson caught up with the Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts to get a feel for where the nation’s largest and oldest fighting force is headed in the face… -
Amid safety obstacles, the V-22 Osprey program sees progress
Since March 2022, the V-22 Osprey program has experienced four crashes, resulting in the loss of 20 American service members. The most recent incident occurred last November, when a crew of eight Air Force airmen died in a V-22 crash off the coast of Japan. This crash, along with previous ones, prompted a service-wide stand-down… -
The V-22 Osprey’s return to service: Weapons and Warfare
This week, Weapons and Warfare has an update on one of the Department of Defense’s most controversial aircraft: the V-22 Osprey. Host Ryan Robertson connected with the new boss of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, for a progress report on how soon the tiltrotor transport might return to full operational status.… -
Lockheed Martin unveils extreme-range missile: Weapon of the week
Lockheed Martin recently took a gamble on a project with no confirmed buyers, borrowing a page from the Andurils of the defense contract world. This gamble led to the creation of the AGM-158-XR, the latest evolution in the AGM line of extreme-range missiles. Jon Hill, vice president and general manager for Air Dominance and Strike… -
Understanding the complex US-China relationship
The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as “complicated.” Their economies are deeply intertwined and interdependent. According to a Government Accountability Office report, nearly a third of foreign students and scholars in the U.S. are from China, with some involved in developing defense-related technologies. At first glance, the two countries… -
Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is taking a look at the China problem. Host Ryan Robertson breaks down some key thoughts from three of America’s most informed voices, discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military. The experts address strategic, technological, and operational issues, highlighting the implications for national security and… -
Is BlueHalo’s VigilantHalo a C2 game changer?: Weapon of the week
“Command and control” is a buzz term frequently heard at military conferences. For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial. Enter BlueHalo’s latest innovation, VigilantHalo. The first thing one would notice about VigilantHalo is its impressive appearance. However, beyond its sleek design lies… -
US could eliminate Russia and China’s nuclear capabilities in 2 hours: Study
The United States and its allies possess enough conventional weapons and delivery systems to neutralize all of Russia and China’s nuclear launch sites within approximately two hours, according to a study by two British researchers. The study, titled “Masters of the Air: Strategic Stability and Conventional Strikes,” made the claim that sparked debate. Matt Shoemaker… -
Barracuda missiles present themselves as the solution to cost, difficult production
New concepts of warfighting lead to new solutions, and there are a lot of firsts being shown off lately. These solutions could include the Barracuda missile. For the first time, both a commercial and the weapon itself are being featured. Anduril Industries has introduced the Barracuda-M family of cruise missiles through an anime-style video. As… -
Can the US take out nuclear weapons in Russia, China?: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team reviewed a controversial new paper that makes some extraordinary claims about the U.S. and its ability to deal with its near-peer adversaries. Host Ryan Robertson visited with one of the paper’s authors, as well as a former U.S. military intelligence officer, for his take on the paper’s… -
Air Force leaders give update on service-wide changes addressing new threats
Six months ago, on a stage in Aurora, Colorado, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced a series of service-wide changes to address evolving threats and the changing nature of warfare. Recently, the two returned to deliver a progress report to the troops. Kendall opened…
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