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AI agents go nose-to-nose with human pilots in real-world dogfight
For the first time in the history of jets, artificial intelligence and humans, an AI pilot flew a fighter jet head-to-head against a human pilot in the real world. The test took place sometime in 2023. Pulling off the feat off was a collaborative effort between several government agencies including the Air Force Research Lab,… -
Sea, Air, Space 2024 hints at future of Navy, Marines: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, we’re reporting from Sea, Air, Space 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by the U.S. Navy League, this annual exposition brings together America’s maritime forces and commercial partners as top officials from the Navy and the Marine Corps share insights on the current state of their services. Plus, host… -
A new USV is working to be self-sufficient: Weapon of the week
The weapon of the week is Metal Shark’s Prowler — a new unmanned surface vessel (USV) that could help out the Navy and Marine Corps. Ryan Robertson had a conversation with the president and CEO of Metal Shark, Christopher Allard, at the U.S. Navy League’s annual exposition for America’s maritime forces and commercial partners. This… -
Navy, Marines look to recruit, retain skilled individuals to build forces
Key leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard met to discuss the biggest challenges facing their branches in 2024. All three maritime-based branches shared similar concerns over their staffing. Officers said that each branch is still emphasizing hiring to expand the number of enlisted individuals. However, they are looking for candidates with more… -
Attacks from Iran against Israel prove need for laser weapons
Iran’s historic attack on Israel didn’t damage much of anything actually in Israel, but it did cost the Jewish state around $1.3 billion. That’s according to the latest expert analysis of the ordeal. The Israel Defense Force said 99% of the 300 or so threats fired from Iran at Israel were intercepted. Iran used an… -
Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare features former naval aviator Rob Roy, who is sharing his military experience with host Ryan Robertson one video at a time. Roy takes viewers inside the cockpit of the soon-to-be-retired C-2 Greyhound for an up-close education of what it’s like to work and fly from what’s been called a… -
New Navy unmanned aircraft may be a game changer: Weapon of the week
Look to the skies to see what the U.S. Navy hopes will help carrier air wings and carrier strike groups maximize their air power. The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an unmanned aircraft that can act as a flying gas station for the Navy’s F-18s and F-35s. The aircraft can also gather intelligence and has surveillance… -
Former Navy officer uses YouTube to show people the life of an aviator
The 2024 Sea, Air, Space Exposition features men and women in uniform with talents that extend beyond their military training, including this episode’s interviewee. Host Ryan Robertson interviewed Lt. Rob Roy, creator of the YouTube channel “Fly Rob Roy,” which gives viewers an inside look at life as a naval aviator. This interview has been… -
Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil may be too little, too late
Ukraine is using homemade drones to strike Russian oil facilities, leading Russian President Vladimir Putin to ban the export of refined fuels for the time being. Russia — the world’s second largest petroleum-producing nation — is now importing some refined products from Belarus. Ukraine has been outmanned and outgunned for the majority of the war… -
Why the Air Force Research Lab is so important: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson checks in with the director of Strategic Partnering at the Air Force Research Laboratory. From fifth-generation fighters to the B-21 and drones to missiles, learn about all things AFRL and find out how the lab is working to meet the needs of today’s airmen and… -
Private jets are being refitted to be Air Force attack planes: Weapon of the week
The EA-37B Compass Call is an electronic attack weapon system built by L3Harris and BAE Systems for the U.S. Air Force. But underneath its bulky exterior is the Gulfstream G550, one of the most exclusive private jets owned by people like Elon Musk, Mark Cuban and Michael Jordan. After refitting, the G550 is converted into… -
Driving military tech: Inside the Air Force Research Lab
When it comes to innovation, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) stands as a cornerstone, driving technological advancements for the Air Force and, since 2019, the Space Force. Established in 1997, the AFRL has been instrumental in developing technologies that have found their way into various aircraft and spacecraft. According to James Bieryla, director of… -
Armed drone-on-drone violence documented in Ukraine
Time to add a couple more entries to the list of military records from the war in Ukraine. On March 29, video was captured showing what could be the first recorded combat between an armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and armed unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The video, posted to Telegram and analyzed by Army Recognition,…
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