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Air Force unleashes Ghostrider on Arkansas highway
The U.S. military is getting pretty good at landing big planes in what supposedly “non-traditional locations.” In early August, Special Tactics Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing landed an AC-130J Ghostrider on a remote stretch of Highway-63 near Bono, Arkansas. So why is the AC-130J landing in Arkansas so exciting? For one, it’s the… -
Bucha’s ‘Witches’: Ukraine’s all-female drone defense unit
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. The town of Bucha, just outside Kyiv, bore witness to the brutality of Russia’s initial occupation as the bodies of more than 450 men, women and children were found. The occupation highlighted Russia’s severe tactics in the region. In response, Bucha… -
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… -
Hezbollah strikes northern Israel, warns the worst is yet to come
Hezbollah said it launched a series of drone and rocket attacks against Israel on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but maintained that the retaliation for Israel’s reported killings of a top Hezbollah commander and Hamas leader “has not yet come.” The attacks reportedly injured several people in Israel. The Iranian proxy group’s bombardment targeted two military sites… -
US, Japan bolster military ties to counter threat from China
United States Forces Japan is getting a glow up, and Japan couldn’t be happier about it. After a meeting between the U.S. secretaries of State and Defense and their Japanese counterparts, the four leaders announced a plan to upgrade the headquarters of U.S. military personnel in Japan to a joint force headquarters. “This will be… -
Army expands basic combat training as military rebuilds for future war
The U.S. Army is seeing an increase in recruiting, so it’s expanding its basic training to “meet the challenges of future war,” according to a report by The Associated Press. The news comes after years of poor recruitment and failure to reach enlistment goals. The additional training is set to begin in October. The Army… -
White House discloses effort to protect Israel likely involves US troops
If Iran and its proxy groups launch a retaliatory strike against Israel as they have reportedly vowed, the White House plans on defending its key ally in the Middle East. The Biden administration announced on Thursday, Aug. 1, that it will send new U.S. defense deployments to counter the ballistic missile and drone threats against… -
Israel ‘reshuffles the cards’ in killing of Hamas leader
On the morning of July 30, Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was in Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president, where legislators could be heard shouting “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” These are the last known images of Haniyeh. A short time later, the leader of one of the world’s… -
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… -
US military isn’t prepared for global conflict
The chances of the United States military getting involved in a major war with a near-peer competitor are the highest they have been in 80 years. At the same time, the U.S. military is the smallest and most unprepared it has been to fight in a major conflict since the end of the Cold War,… -
US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities
The U.S. is boosting support for Ukraine by arming F-16 fighter jets with American-made missiles and other advanced weaponry as they prepare for combat, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Pentagon has initiated the “Jumpstart” initiative, which allows European countries to pool their resources to purchase necessary air-launched weapons from the U.S., preserving their own…
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