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Russia using relic tanks, motorcycles, ATVs to attack Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks his country’s T-90M main battle tank is the best in the world. So, he’s probably a little irked Ukraine has destroyed at least 100 of them so far during the war. According to an analysis of open-source materials — information and data posted online for everyone to see — no… -
Research on anti-radiation drug continues: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare revisits a pioneering effort to create a treatment that could protect troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). The project, featured in the first Weapons and Warfare episode and led by a Nebraska-based research team, is a significant advancement in military medical research for safeguarding troops in radiation-risk environments. Host… -
Houthi militants target ships in new Red Sea attacks
Yemen’s Houthi militants launched two separate attacks Monday, July 15, on ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in this vital maritime corridor. The initial attack targeted the MT Bentley I, a Panama-flagged and Israeli-owned vessel, off the coast of Yemen. Three Houthi vessels attempted to breach the ship, leading to a 15-minute defense by… -
Did Israel just kill Hamas’ second in command?
Hamas’ military commander, Muhammad Deif, may be dead. Israeli officials said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a precision strike into the Khan Younis region of southern Gaza. Deif allegedly met with Rafa’a Salameh, the commander of Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade and a close friend of Deif, in the area of the strike. Hamas said… -
Growing concerns over gambling addiction in the military
Concerns over gambling addiction in the military are in spotlight as an Army veteran prepares to release a book about his experience with gambling. Former Army Sgt. David Yeager said his addiction started on a military base in South Korea at slot machines run by the Defense Department and quickly turned into an “obsession.” Yeager… -
US Marines in the Pacific have a new punch to throw
New ability achieved. For the first time in the Indo-Pacific, the United States Marine Corps successfully fired the AGM-179 joint air-to-ground missile (JAGM), hitting and sinking a moving vessel near Okinawa, Japan. The JAGM was fired by a USMC AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter during an expeditionary strike training mission by the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.… -
Addressing moral injury within the special forces: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the focus is on moral injury — a type of trauma that can’t be seen. Host Ryan Robertson delves into the topic, exploring its definition and the level of understanding surrounding it. The episode highlights experts’ insights and the necessary steps to address moral injury within the special… -
A look at patriotic military equipment over the years: Weapon of the week
America is celebrating its 248th Independence Day on July 4, 2023. This episode’s weapon of the week will take a look at some patriotically themed vessels, vehicles and weapons that the U.S. military has accrued over the years. The USS Constitution — also known as Old Ironsides — is the world’s oldest commissioned warship still… -
Understanding moral injury in the special operations forces community
Moral injuries have been around for as long as people have engaged in combat. Historic works like the “Iliad,” the “Odyssey,” and modern blockbusters like “Oppenheimer” also explore the topic. However, the term “moral injury” has only recently been given a name and started to be understood. That is partially because only 15% of enlisted… -
Photos show China expanding spy stations in Cuba, 1 near US naval base
New satellite imagery shows China may be expanding electronic spying stations in Cuba. The island is just 90 miles south of Florida, giving it an ideal position to monitor sensitive U.S. communications and maritime activity in the region. This latest development follows the Pentagon’s 2023 denial of a reported agreement between China and Cuba to… -
Mexican drug cartels claim to have sophisticated US military weapons
On Oct. 1, Mexico’s newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first female to take office and face her first test: the growing threat of drug cartels. A report released on Saturday, June 29, said that Mexican drug cartels are claiming to have increased firepower, including sophisticated U.S. weaponry like the FGM-148 Javelin Missile.… -
Ukraine using gunners in prop planes to down drones from Russia
Yakkety-yak! It’s a counter-drone attack! Right now, in the skies above Ukraine, a 50-year-old propeller-driven airplane is racking up kills against 21st century unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An unknown number of the Soviet-era Yak-52 training aircraft —crewed by Ukrainians from a local civil air patrol chapter — appear to be flying free-hunt missions in southern… -
Corrected: Boeing unveils ‘Revolver’ hypersonic missile launcher
Editor’s note: After Straight Arrow News and several other outlets reported on Boeing’s Revolver Hypersonic Missile Launcher, a Boeing spokesperson clarified that the rendering was not created by Boeing and the company does not have the launcher in development. This story has been updated to correct the previous inaccuracy on July 1 at 11:35 a.m.…
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