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Haunting and cryptic video aims to lure more to join US Army
Fort Liberty, North Carolina, is at the center of an innovative new recruitment strategy by the U.S. Army. A video released on Thursday, May 2, titled “Ghost in the Machine 2” caused quite a stir. A major from the 8th Psychological Operations Group based at Fort Liberty created the video, using haunting imagery and historical… -
Boat builders looking for new mission: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, head out on the Potomac River with host Ryan Robertson as he visits a longtime boat maker. Ghostworks Marine is a maritime company hoping to turn its yacht racing background into a winning formula for special operations forces. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the… -
Ghostworks’ racing technology could meet the military’s immediate needs
Hosted by the Navy League, the Sea, Air, Space 2024 exposition gave America’s maritime leadership the chance to talk about where their branches are and where they’re headed. The gathering was also an opportunity for companies to build relationships with potential government buyers — including one boat-making company called Ghostworks Marine. Ghostworks Marine, based in… -
Unmanned aircraft are the future of warfare: Weapon of the week
Unmanned aircraft are the common thread in the way militaries could fight future conflicts. Military leaders are already factoring technology for fully autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft into battle plans. While this weapon of the week is not a part of those plans yet, it soon could be. The Bell V-247 Vigilant is the unmanned… -
North Korea parades dump truck missile launchers
Most modern militaries distinguish between military and civilian equipment, but not North Korea. Video from a recent parade honoring North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reveals an unconventional display. Instead of tanks or armored carriers, tractors pulled rocket launchers and launchers discreetly concealed within vehicles designed to resemble civilian trucks. Matt Shoemaker, a retired intelligence… -
China permanently deploys warships to second overseas base
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the official name of the Chinese naval forces, can now permanently operate from a second overseas base. Satellite imagery shows China has a pair of warships that have been docked in Cambodia for months. Straight Arrow News previously reported on Cambodia giving China exclusive access to operate out of… -
Aid package to Ukraine ‘not aimed at achieving victory’
The United States has passed a Ukraine aid bill and is sending more than a billion dollars worth of weaponry to Ukraine. So, that means Ukraine can finally win the war with Russia, right? Well, no. Not at all really. “This aid is not aimed at achieving victory, but rather at avoiding a clear loss,”… -
New weather radar is vital for military aircraft safety: Weapon of the week
This week’s featured weapon stands apart from the usual arsenal, boasting solely safety functions and devoid of offensive features. Host Ryan Robertson sits down with Honeywell Senior Technical Sales Manager Adam Gavrich to talk about the RDR 7000 Weather Radar. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Ryan Robertson: So RDR 7000 Weather… -
Machina Labs tackles military challenges with new tech: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, meet the Southern California startup that could change the game for the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson visits with one of the leaders at Machina Labs to see how its tech could be the answer to many issues facing military maintainers. Also featured in this episode:… -
Robotic craftsman provides solution for aging military systems needing repairs
Some U.S. military systems are more than 50 years old, which means the parts to fix them are not easy to find, if they still exist. The introduction of 3D printing helped with remaking replacement parts. However, it was not a perfect solution because of limitations with materials. The Air Force looked for faster, more… -
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…
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