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Ukraine needs, wants to make its own weapons
If not for donated Western weaponry and military support, the war in Ukraine would be long over. If Ukraine wants to stay in the fight against Russia, however, the country needs to rely more on its own domestic production of weapons, vehicles and ammunition. Almost as soon as Vladimir Putin took power in Russia 24…
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is changing the world
It’s been two years since the start of Russia’s three-day special military operation to take Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of people are dead. Entire cities have been reduced to rubble. The 600-mile frontline hasn’t changed much over the last year, but if you believe what world leaders are saying, this next year could decide the…
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US charges alleged Yakuza boss in plot to sell nuclear materials to Iran
In what seems like a plot lifted from an international thriller, U.S. authorities charged a 60-year-old alleged Japanese Yakuza boss, Takeshi Ebisawa, with attempting to sell nuclear materials to Iran, officials announced Feb. 21. Ebisawa is accused of trying to distribute uranium and weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),…
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The Houthis have underwater drones now
The Houthis have a new weapon to use in their attacks on ships in the Red Sea; Iranian-made uncrewed underwater vessels (UUVs). Basically, drone torpedoes. U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the region, said U.S. naval forces took out the submersible threat, along with three cruise missiles and a suicide drone on…
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Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson hits the road and reports from the AFA Warfare Symposium in Colorado. Robertson examines how Congress’ failure to pass a new budget is holding back the Air and Space Forces’ ability to adapt and keep pace with threats from around the world. Also featured in this…
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Air Force secretary urges funding to modernize: ‘We are out of time’
The 2024 Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Colorado could be characterized by the theme of change. Air Force and Space Force leaders emphasized the need to prepare troops for evolving threats worldwide. However, the leaders also expressed frustration over the delay in implementing these plans, attributing it to Congress. During the symposium’s opening event,…
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Hivemind AI is a ‘key enabler for the US military’: Weapon of the week
Shield AI co-founder and President Brandon Tseng breaks down this episode’s weapon of the week in an interview with host Ryan Robertson. Tseng explains how an AI pilot called Hivemind is combining with a Firejet from Kratos to help advance the U.S. military’s aerial capabilities. (This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity).…
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Texas to build a forward operating base along Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants another forward operating base for troops. However, instead of having it overseas, like in the Middle East or Western Pacific, Abbott wants it at the border between the United States and Mexico. At a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, Abbott announced he authorized the construction of Forward Operating Base…
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Navy commissions latest warship, the USS John L. Canley
The Navy commissioned the USS John L. Canley, its newest warship, in a ceremony held in Coronado, California, on Feb 17. The 784-foot Expeditionary Sea Base class ship serves as a flexible tool for a broad spectrum of maritime operations, according to the Navy. “This crew is proud to serve on the newest warship in…
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What role does democracy play in Ukraine’s victory?
February marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Russian troops advanced into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, few could predict how the war would turn out, and probably fewer could predict the stalemate two years in. For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia’s version of victory…
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What victory over Ukraine looks like for Putin’s Russia: Weapons and Warfare
In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, take a deeper look at how Vladimir Putin might define victory in his illegal war as winter slows the fight for both Ukraine and Russia. Host Ryan Robertson visits with Maj. Marnix “Max” Provoost, a Ph.D. researcher at the Netherlands Defence Academy and author of a piece for…
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HISS-HD sight an ‘unmatched choice’ for precision shooters: Weapon of the week
Introduced to the public at the 2024 SHOT show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Teledyne HISS-HD long-range cooled sniper sight is all about giving the user an unfair advantage. This sight is likely to be an immediate hit — especially for precision shooters. The sight mounts right to the rifle, acting like a clip-on that…
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Ukraine trades ‘Iron General’ for the ‘Butcher’
The “Iron General” is out. The “Butcher” is in. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in his nightly address to the country on Thursday, Feb. 8, it was time for Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi to step aside. Zaluzhnyi had been leading Ukraine’s Armed Forces since before Russia invaded. Zelenskyy gave the departing general the Hero of Ukraine…
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