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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,… -
A robotic future: US Army considering a platoon of steel to save lives
A proposal to embed new drone and robotics platoons within brigades U.S. Army-wide is reportedly under consideration. The Army says the platoons have the opportunity to save lives by further limiting the direct combat for human troops. The number of robotic platoons embedded within units is still being determined. However, if implemented Army-wide, Defense One… -
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…
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