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China’s progress highlights US maritime issues: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, China’s newest aircraft carrier may be closer to being ready to hit open waters. Learn why that news is putting a bigger spotlight on America’s shipbuilding and maintenance struggles. Host Ryan Robertson visits with an industry leader to get their take on potential answers to the problem. Also… -
Sikorsky’s King Stallion gives USMC added muscle: Weapon of the week
The Sikorsky CH-53-K King Stallion helicopter upgrade is already living up to the hype as one of the most versatile tools available to the U.S. military. New video shows the helicopter refueling in mid-air while carrying an F-35 jet. That new skill is just the beginning for this weapon of the week. The U.S. Marine… -
Boat builders looking for new mission: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, head out on the Potomac River with host Ryan Robertson as he visits a longtime boat maker. Ghostworks Marine is a maritime company hoping to turn its yacht racing background into a winning formula for special operations forces. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the… -
Ghostworks’ racing technology could meet the military’s immediate needs
Hosted by the Navy League, the Sea, Air, Space 2024 exposition gave America’s maritime leadership the chance to talk about where their branches are and where they’re headed. The gathering was also an opportunity for companies to build relationships with potential government buyers — including one boat-making company called Ghostworks Marine. Ghostworks Marine, based in… -
Unmanned aircraft are the future of warfare: Weapon of the week
Unmanned aircraft are the common thread in the way militaries could fight future conflicts. Military leaders are already factoring technology for fully autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft into battle plans. While this weapon of the week is not a part of those plans yet, it soon could be. The Bell V-247 Vigilant is the unmanned… -
New weather radar is vital for military aircraft safety: Weapon of the week
This week’s featured weapon stands apart from the usual arsenal, boasting solely safety functions and devoid of offensive features. Host Ryan Robertson sits down with Honeywell Senior Technical Sales Manager Adam Gavrich to talk about the RDR 7000 Weather Radar. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Ryan Robertson: So RDR 7000 Weather… -
Machina Labs tackles military challenges with new tech: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, meet the Southern California startup that could change the game for the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson visits with one of the leaders at Machina Labs to see how its tech could be the answer to many issues facing military maintainers. Also featured in this episode:… -
Robotic craftsman provides solution for aging military systems needing repairs
Some U.S. military systems are more than 50 years old, which means the parts to fix them are not easy to find, if they still exist. The introduction of 3D printing helped with remaking replacement parts. However, it was not a perfect solution because of limitations with materials. The Air Force looked for faster, more… -
Sea, Air, Space 2024 hints at future of Navy, Marines: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, we’re reporting from Sea, Air, Space 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by the U.S. Navy League, this annual exposition brings together America’s maritime forces and commercial partners as top officials from the Navy and the Marine Corps share insights on the current state of their services. Plus, host… -
A new USV is working to be self-sufficient: Weapon of the week
The weapon of the week is Metal Shark’s Prowler — a new unmanned surface vessel (USV) that could help out the Navy and Marine Corps. Ryan Robertson had a conversation with the president and CEO of Metal Shark, Christopher Allard, at the U.S. Navy League’s annual exposition for America’s maritime forces and commercial partners. This… -
Navy, Marines look to recruit, retain skilled individuals to build forces
Key leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard met to discuss the biggest challenges facing their branches in 2024. All three maritime-based branches shared similar concerns over their staffing. Officers said that each branch is still emphasizing hiring to expand the number of enlisted individuals. However, they are looking for candidates with more… -
Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare features former naval aviator Rob Roy, who is sharing his military experience with host Ryan Robertson one video at a time. Roy takes viewers inside the cockpit of the soon-to-be-retired C-2 Greyhound for an up-close education of what it’s like to work and fly from what’s been called a… -
New Navy unmanned aircraft may be a game changer: Weapon of the week
Look to the skies to see what the U.S. Navy hopes will help carrier air wings and carrier strike groups maximize their air power. The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an unmanned aircraft that can act as a flying gas station for the Navy’s F-18s and F-35s. The aircraft can also gather intelligence and has surveillance…
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