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…

With an escalating war in the Middle East, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, and an increasingly assertive China, the stakes for the next U.S. presidential election are exceptionally high. Democratic candidate Vice President Harris and Republican opponent former President Trump offer starkly different approaches to these global challenges, and the future of U.S. policy toward these…

As Russia hosts 22 international leaders who represent 45% of the world’s population for a global finance summit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using the opportunity to call for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Oct. 22, he wanted the war to end peacefully and…

South Korea could reportedly send troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine following revelations North Korea may have deployed soldiers and plans to send thousands more to fight alongside Russian forces on the front lines of its war against Ukraine. South Korean media reported on Monday, Oct. 21, the military may send intelligence officers to provide…

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that North Korea sent 1,500 special forces to Russia to assist in its war against Ukraine, with thousands more expected to follow. These troops, transported by Russian naval ships between Oct. 8 and 13, are currently stationed at military bases in Vladivostok, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk and Blagoveshchensk. Intelligence…

Counterterrorism officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are investigating suspected Russian sabotage targeting European transportation networks, with concerns about potential threats to aviation security. In July 2024, a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, raising concerns it may have been deliberately planted on a plane destined for the U.K. Officials are…

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris faced tough questioning on Fox News, where host Bret Baier pressed her on immigration, the economy and the Biden administration. When asked what she would do differently from President Biden, Harris responded, “Let me be very clear, my presidency will not be a continuation of Joe…

Recent reports indicated that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Now, there are reports that several North Korean soldiers have already deserted the front lines. On Sunday, Oct. 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed recent reports of North Korea supporting Russia’s war effort. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, it was revealed that…

This week, Weapons and Warfare has an update on one of the Department of Defense’s most controversial aircraft: the V-22 Osprey. Host Ryan Robertson connected with the new boss of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, for a progress report on how soon the tiltrotor transport might return to full operational status.…

Both Russia and Ukraine have been struggling to attract new recruits for their fighting forces, but Ukraine now has a new strategy. The Ukrainian military has turned to an unconventional ad campaign to drum up extra interest. Part of the Third Assault Brigade has functioned more like a production company than a military unit. Members…