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Air Force bringing back a centuries-old rank to attract cyber, IT experts
In February, the Air and Space Forces announced two dozen service-wide changes at the AFA Warfare Symposium. One change is the Air Force’s decision to bring back the “warrant officer” rank. The decision was motivated by the increasing threat of cyber attacks from China and Russia. The rank of warrant officer is a way to… -
Air Force turns to MindGym to support mental fitness: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, explore the MindGym and see why the U.S. Air Force is turning to the team behind it to make sure its airmen are maintaining their mental fitness. Host Ryan Robertson sits down with some of the leadership at Lumena — the creator of the MindGym — to see how… -
Decades-old Javelin is still an effective tank killer: Weapon of the week
In 1996, the FGM-148 Javelin was created, and the advanced anti-tank missile weapon system is still sought after almost three decades later. The Javelin is mostly a tank killer, however, they have multiple firing modes and can be used against a wide array of targets. The Javelin was originally designed by Texas Instruments — known… -
Air Force partners with startup to transform mental health care for troops
At the AFA Warfare Symposium in Colorado, Lumena, a startup based in Denver, showcased its MindGym. The MindGym is a sensory experience designed to enhance mental health, offering a unique environment for users to explore their thoughts and emotions. “It allows you a breath into yourself, and the ability to think way deeper than all… -
Air and Space Forces gearing up for future threats: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the Air and Space Forces are making changes to improve their readiness in the face of constantly evolving threats from around the world. Senior leadership is giving service members a glimpse into the direction each branch is headed. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the… -
Falcons inspire MUTANT missile development: Weapon of the week
; The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has a new missile using an articulation control actuation system, meaning the head and fins of the missile can move to meet a target. The technique mirrors the actions of a falcon bird, which researchers used as inspiration for the missile’s capabilities. “[Engineers] noticed a really interesting thing… -
Air and Space Forces reveal new priorities to prepare for evolving threats
The 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium showcased a clear theme of impending change amidst a backdrop of industry buzzwords and acronyms. The symposium unveiled 24 new priorities for the Air and Space Forces’ leadership, aimed at creating a more agile force that relies on established teamwork at home bases. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David… -
Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson hits the road and reports from the AFA Warfare Symposium in Colorado. Robertson examines how Congress’ failure to pass a new budget is holding back the Air and Space Forces’ ability to adapt and keep pace with threats from around the world. Also featured in this… -
Air Force secretary urges funding to modernize: ‘We are out of time’
The 2024 Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Colorado could be characterized by the theme of change. Air Force and Space Force leaders emphasized the need to prepare troops for evolving threats worldwide. However, the leaders also expressed frustration over the delay in implementing these plans, attributing it to Congress. During the symposium’s opening event,… -
Hivemind AI is a ‘key enabler for the US military’: Weapon of the week
Shield AI co-founder and President Brandon Tseng breaks down this episode’s weapon of the week in an interview with host Ryan Robertson. Tseng explains how an AI pilot called Hivemind is combining with a Firejet from Kratos to help advance the U.S. military’s aerial capabilities. (This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity).… -
What role does democracy play in Ukraine’s victory?
February marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Russian troops advanced into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, few could predict how the war would turn out, and probably fewer could predict the stalemate two years in. For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia’s version of victory… -
What victory over Ukraine looks like for Putin’s Russia: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, take a deeper look at how Vladimir Putin might define victory in his illegal war as winter slows the fight for both Ukraine and Russia. Host Ryan Robertson visits with Maj. Marnix “Max” Provoost, a Ph.D. researcher at the Netherlands Defence Academy and author of a piece for… -
HISS-HD sight an ‘unmatched choice’ for precision shooters: Weapon of the week
Introduced to the public at the 2024 SHOT show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Teledyne HISS-HD long-range cooled sniper sight is all about giving the user an unfair advantage. This sight is likely to be an immediate hit — especially for precision shooters. The sight mounts right to the rifle, acting like a clip-on that…
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