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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… -
China, Philippines clash over South China Sea ship collision
A maritime mishap in the South China Sea has sparked a wave of blame between China and the Philippines after two ships collided on Monday, June 17. The incident occurred near the highly disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China claims a Philippine supply ship entered its waters “deliberately and dangerously,” and collided with a Chinese vessel.… -
Israel’s Iron Dome naval variant scoring kills at sea
Israel’s Iron Dome is one of the world’s premier air defense systems. It was first put into service to protect land-based targets more than a decade ago. Now, the technology behind it is scoring kills at sea too. The C-Dome is the naval version of the Iron Dome. It uses advanced radars and sensors to… -
Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force
Three Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine performed drills in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Cuba on Tuesday, June 11. The drills are part of what is believed to be a Moscow military flex amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Admiral Gorshkov frigate and Kazan nuclear-powered submarine simulated…
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