Ryan Robertson
Latest Video
Meet the new US Navy high-tech laser weapon, HELIOS
More from Ryan Robertson
-
Russia suffers 600,000 casualties, deploys North Korean troops: NATO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reported that Russia has sustained over 600,000 military casualties since the start of its invasion of Ukraine. The losses prompted Moscow to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops to support its forces. “The deployment of North Korean troops to Kursk is also a sign of Putin’s growing desperation,” Rutte said. “Over 600,000… -
US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report
The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing… -
Israel just showed Iran who owns the skies over Tehran
The strike Israel launched against Iran on Oct. 26 was in retaliation for the ballistic missile barrage Iran fired at Israel on Oct. 1. Now, the satellite imaging company Planet Labs released photos showing damage from the Israeli attacks at two different military facilities in Iran. Analysis of the photos, taken from space, shows several… -
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… -
Israel killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar. Now what?
One year and 10 days after Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 innocent people and kidnapping another 250. The man who organized and led the attack, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces. “Israelis were happy to know that Sinwar was eliminated,” said Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence officer and negotiator.… -
US Army unveils new laser-armed Stryker vehicle to combat drone warfare
The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, an updated version of the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle, was unveiled at AUSA 2024. Developed by Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo, the system combines advanced weapons with rapid deployment capabilities, offering a new approach to the U.S. Army’s defense against unmanned aerial systems. The vehicle features high-tech weapons,… -
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… -
Hamas leader Sinwar calls for group to revive suicide bombing campaign
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Sinwar’s call comes at a time when… -
Investigation finds gaps in SEAL training after tragic drownings
Two U.S. Navy SEALs, Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram, drowned in January 2024 during a mission to intercept a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. A military investigation determined that their deaths could have been prevented, citing gaps in SEAL training and improper…
Latest Stories
-
Getty Images
USPS worker pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 worth of checks, collectibles
-
Getty Images
Trump orders Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies
-
DVIDS
Judge blocks Venezuelan migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
-
AP Images
Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
-
Getty Images
Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, dominate Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22
Popular Opinions
-
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.
