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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… -
Israel ups Lebanon strikes, destroys Hezbollah headquarters near Beirut
The Israeli military announced it launched a “precision strike” on the central headquarters of Hezbollah, just south of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday, Sept. 27. Israeli forces said that they took out several residential buildings near the Lebanese capital and the headquarters was underneath them. The airstrikes came on the heels of a speech from Israeli… -
Ukraine leverages robotic dogs for reconnaissance, combat
Robotic dogs have entered the battlefield in Ukraine, adding a futuristic element to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Known as “robo-fidos,” these machines, developed by the British company Brit Alliance, are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and remote-sensing technology. Ukraine has deployed more than 30 of these robotic units, referred to as BAD2, as part… -
China’s naval efforts suffer blow with revelation its attack sub sank
The Pentagon confirmed a report on Thursday, Sept. 26, that a Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, and in the process, it publicly acknowledged for the first time that it likely sank while docked in a river. Right now, U.S. military officials say it’s unclear what caused the submarine to sink, and they… -
New ‘Gnom’ robot repelling Russians in Ukraine
Ukraine has a new ground-based robot hitting the battlefields, and talk about a multifunctional platform. The unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is just the latest semi-autonomous device developed by Ukrainian domestic manufacturers. The Ground Robotic Fire Support Platform is built by Ukraine’s Temerland Military Solutions, and nicknamed the “Gnom.” But it’s certainly not something you’d want… -
Secret drones from China could fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report
New intelligence suggests that Russia is running a secret drone production program in China, developing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine war. The program is led by IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of the state-owned Russian arms company Almaz-Antey, according to European intelligence sources and documents reviewed by Reuters. Kupol has developed a new… -
Israel’s ‘David’s Sling’ intercepts Hezbollah ballistic missile
Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Sept. 25, marking the first time the group targeted central Israel. Israel’s “David’s Sling” defense system intercepted the missile launched from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the missile targeted Mossad’s headquarters in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon and in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where… -
China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific
China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The country is reportedly bulking up its nuclear arsenal, and the rare public test is sparking international concerns. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLAARF) announced that the ICBM with a dummy warhead landed accurately in a… -
USNS Big Horn grounding highlights need for naval upgrade
The USNS Big Horn, a critical U.S. Navy oil tanker, reportedly ran aground off Oman’s coast Tuesday, Sept. 24, impacting operations for the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The incident occurred while the Big Horn was engaged in regional security efforts, and the Navy is investigating with no… -
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… -
The Air, Space and Cyber Conference 2024: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is on location at the AFA’s Air, Space, and Cyber 2024 Conference. Hear from Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, as they provide a progress report on the United States Air Force’s effort to restructure in the face of… -
The race for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Weapon of the week
More than two years ago, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced plans for the Air Force to build a fleet of autonomous drones to fly into combat alongside crewed platforms. Called the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), five companies were initially selected for the contract competition: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics and… -
Zelenskyy alleges Russia using Chinese satellites to plan nuclear facility attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear power stations in Ukraine, potentially preparing to strike them. Zelenskyy made the allegations during an interview with ABC News. “Russia has been using Chinese satellites and taking photos of the details of the objects on nuclear facilities,” Zelenskyy said. “Our experience is…
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