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North Korea fires ICBM; US, South Korea respond with simulated strikes
North Korea conducted a significant intercontinental ballistic missile test early Thursday, Oct. 31, with U.S. and South Korea responding swiftly through coordinated air drills, simulating strikes on North Korean missile targets. This marks North Korea’s first long-range missile test in almost a year, a launch that South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff suggest may be… -
Ex-Google CEO wants AI drones in modern warfare, calls tanks ‘useless’
Google’s former CEO, Eric Schmidt, has called on the U.S. military to replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, arguing these autonomous technologies offer significant cost and strategic advantages over traditional armored vehicles. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt emphasized drones could eventually render tanks, artillery and mortars obsolete. Schmidt launched… -
Israel captures 100 suspected Hamas fighters at Gaza hospital
Israel said it captured about 100 Hamas fighters. The capture took place not in a tunnel or military base, but at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces released video which it said is from the raid on the hospital. Once the soldiers were inside and the location secured, the IDF… -
New helmet aims to give pilots high-tech display: Weapon of the week
For this week’s Weapon of the Week, the team takes a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that contain integrated heads-up displays. Host Ryan Robertson talked with Marcus Gengler, director for rotary wing applications at Gentex, to discuss the company’s latest developments. Robertson: So Marcus, talk to me about these helmets.… -
General Dynamics has an eye on innovation at the AUSA Exhibition
For an organization as large as the U.S. Army, frequent change is a significant challenge. However, military leadership and their commercial partners are embracing this mindset, endeavoring to bring new solutions to the table. At this year’s AUSA Exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems prominently displayed three innovative vehicles. The Stryker, TRX and MUTT, each impressive… -
General Dynamic’s vision for a mobile command center: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team spoke to a group seeking to make mission command more mobile. Host Ryan Robertson visited General Dynamics Land Systems to see its vision for the future of ground combat with its suite of purpose-built vehicles. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the Weapons and… -
Hezbollah launches more attacks as it announces new leader in wake of deaths
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29, that it had selected Sheikh Naim Kassem to be its next leader. Kassem has been serving as the de facto leader of the Iran proxy group ever since an Israeli airstrike killed late leader Hassan Nasrallah and another Israeli airstrike took out Hashem Safieddine, who… -
Russia suffers 600,000 casualties, deploys North Korean troops: NATO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reported that Russia has sustained over 600,000 military casualties since the start of its invasion of Ukraine. The losses prompted Moscow to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops to support its forces. “The deployment of North Korean troops to Kursk is also a sign of Putin’s growing desperation,” Rutte said. “Over 600,000… -
US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report
The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing… -
Israel just showed Iran who owns the skies over Tehran
The strike Israel launched against Iran on Oct. 26 was in retaliation for the ballistic missile barrage Iran fired at Israel on Oct. 1. Now, the satellite imaging company Planet Labs released photos showing damage from the Israeli attacks at two different military facilities in Iran. Analysis of the photos, taken from space, shows several… -
US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise
The United States Army hosts 900,000 active duty soldiers and more than 500,000 more personnel in the National Guard and Reserve, but the nation’s largest and oldest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot. Despite withdrawing from its last war over three years ago, the Army, like other branches, needs new recruits… -
New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week
Northrop Grumman introduced its latest innovation, the dual-fed M230LF Bushmaster chain gun. John McCollum, director of Strategy & Business Development at Northrop Grumman, talked with the Weapons and Warfare team to discuss the new weapon. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Watch the full video above. Ryan Robertson: We got a… -
Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is in Washington, D.C., for the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference and exhibition. Host Ryan Robertson caught up with the Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts to get a feel for where the nation’s largest and oldest fighting force is headed in the face…
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