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US Army upgrading Bradley IFVs with Iron Fist
The Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is one of the best all-around armored vehicles out there. Its TOW missiles make it a tank killer. Its Bushmaster auto-cannon clears enemy positions in seconds, and now it’s going to be armed with the power of the Iron Fist. Elbit’s Iron Fist is being produced in partnership with General… -
Report: Israel agrees to provide security for US in Gaza pier construction
On Thursday, March 7, President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address that the U.S. military would be building a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to help in the delivery of humanitarian aid. Now, despite being at odds over a cease-fire, Israel is agreeing to provide a “security bubble” for… -
Russia forming new armies, building railroads in Ukraine
Russia is still reeling from the attack at a concert that killed more than 130 people. ISIS-K, a wing of the Islamic State, claimed responsibility for the attack which also injured more than 180 people. However, Moscow is doing its best to tie Ukraine to the attacks and drum up more support for its war… -
Where is AI technology now and where is it headed?: Weapons and Warfare
This episode of Weapons and Warfare takes a look at artificial intelligence and aviation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with two companies leading the charge for AI pilots to learn where the technology is now and where it might be headed as the nature of warfare evolves and competition for resources grows. Also featured in this… -
A new loitering drone waits before striking: Weapon of the week
In December, Straight Arrow News profiled an AI-guided drone hunter from Anduril. Now, the same company has the ALTIUS-700M, a drone that doesn’t need to have the target in sight before being launched. The ALTIUS-700M can fly for 75 minutes with a range of 100 miles. It’s a loitering drone, which means it can passively… -
AI fighter pilot initiatives aim to reduce risk, boost air superiority
The profession of being a fighter pilot is iconic, with historical figures like the Red Baron and fictional characters like Maverick. Yet, just as the bi-wing gave way to the turbo-prop and the F-117 to the F-35, the role of these pilots is evolving. Today’s pilots of the F-22 and F-35, modern icons in their… -
Russia ramping up use, production of glide bombs
Russian glide bombs were credited with helping turn the war in Ukraine in Russia’s favor during the battle of Avdiivka. Now Moscow said it’s ramping up production of the munitions. Glide bombs are made up primarily of two things: the bomb and the glide kit. Russia previously produced the Drel, a glide bomb that also… -
AI-powered WWII exhibit allows visitors to talk to heroes of ‘Greatest Generation’
The National WWII Museum is bringing history to life with new interactive exhibits. To create these exhibits, the museum interviewed 18 veterans from the “Greatest Generation,” including a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in 2022, and combined their stories and images with artificial intelligence. As a result, museum visitors can now engage in… -
Here’s why Japan putting missiles on Okinawa matters to China
It just got a little bit harder for China to try and take Taiwan or impose its will in the western Pacific. That’s because Japan just moved a battery of its new Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles to Okinawa. Ryukyu Shimpo, a media outlet in Japan, reported the country’s Self Defense Force, the official name of… -
US fires off hypersonic missile test amid pressure from China, Russia
In what may be the weapon’s final test, the U.S. Air Force fired a Lockheed Martin Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon from a B-52 Bomber on Sunday, March 17. The test happened over the Pacific near Guam. So far, the Air Force is being tight-lipped on how fast this version of a hypersonic missile flew. Based… -
Russia’s nuclear intentions up in space: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, we take a deeper look at Russia and its nuclear ambitions in space. Host Ryan Robertson visits with three experts for their insights on what’s possible and likely when it comes to Russia and its nuclear capabilities in space. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to… -
How credible is a Russian space-based nuclear threat?
Back in February, Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, caught the attention of the public when he indicated Russia was moving toward making a space-based nuclear weapon. Russia denied the claim, dismissing the statements as a ploy to pressure Russia into an arms deal with the West. The mere idea, though, caused some to wonder, “What if… -
A-UGVs give Marines an advantage on the battlefield: Weapon of the week
Controlling a battle-ready vehicle on a screen is no longer just for video games. American Rheinmetall Vehicles created the Mission Master SP, an autonomous, unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV). These A-UGVs are built to be used for a wide range of situations. The Mission Master SP has a variety of modular attachments and can be fitted…
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