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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.… -
Militaries refocusing on battlefield innovation: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the focus is on battlefield innovation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with the team at Building Momentum to see how they’re showing the modern warrior how to make the most of what they have available. Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues… -
Building Momentum is helping special ops innovate with what’s available
Many jobs require some form of on-the-job training, working with colleagues so employees can go back to their jobs with more knowledge and confidence than before. However, in the world of special operations, where on-the-job training is constant, insights into how to best use new technology don’t always make it to the frontlines. In special… -
New British tank packs a powerful punch: Weapon of the Week
Across the Atlantic, the British Army’s Challenger 3 battle tank is a bully setting new standards for tank warfare. This weapon of the week is the latest evolution of British tanks with significant firepower upgrades. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land built the tank in Telford, England. The British Army already commissioned eight prototypes and ordered a… -
Latest Ukraine ATACMS strike could cripple comms in Russia
Ukraine is using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against Russia to decimate sensitive sites deep behind enemy lines. A video of a recent Ukrainian attack shows four ATACMS launchers, each firing two long-range missiles. Videos circulating on Russian social media show the impact of those missiles. One video, taken from the window of a… -
This Frankentank could revolutionize air defense in Ukraine
The dominance of drones in Ukraine is giving rise to another trend: Franken-systems. Whether it is decades-old, American-made HAWK air defense missiles mounted to Soviet-era launchers or World War I and II era machine guns mounted together, the drive to down drones created innovative solutions on the battlefield. But Rheinmetall, one of the largest defense… -
Video shows intense South China Sea clash between China, Philippines
Tensions have escalated in the South China Sea following a violent clash between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards Monday, June 17. Newly released footage reveals the severity of the encounter near the contested Second Thomas Shoal, showing Chinese officers wielding weapons and damaging Philippine naval equipment during what was meant to be a routine… -
Philippines building BrahMos missile base aimed at South China Sea
The Philippines is taking steps to ensure China does not dominate the South China Sea by building its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base aimed at the contested waters. Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies appears to show the development of the base, which includes a high bay for maintenance and testing, as well as a separate… -
Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week
Around 71% of the Earth is covered by water, however, only about 5% of those waters have been explored. That’s where Blueye Robotics comes in with its X3 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) — a nautical tool that will help the U.S. military discover these new frontiers. The X3 has been on the market since 2021… -
Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn and heading to the beach. As conflicts like the ones in the Red, Black and South China Seas continue to evolve, so too does the need for new innovations in the maritime battlespace. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at what two companies focused… -
Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace
If current conflicts serve as any indication, the open seas will likely play a large role in the next American military conflict. Key battles involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, Ukraine, Russia and China all demonstrate that the U.S. is falling behind when it comes to maritime warfare. Current constraints on American shipbuilding are hindering military efforts…
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