This week on Weapons and Warfare Host Ryan Robertson and the team take a look back at some of their favorite stories from 2024. Join them as they talk about groundbreaking innovations in military technology, and the people shaping the course of today’s military, with some insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes as they celebrate the stories…

Over the past year, one of the standout segments on Weapons and Warfare has been the Weapon of the Week. These videos consistently garner some of the highest views, which makes sense given that weapons are a core part of our name. In this special year-end review, we’re counting down our favorite weapons of the…

Weapons and Warfare has now reached the 50th episode, marking one year for the team, which took a moment to reflect on the year in a recent discussion. Senior Producer Brett Baker, Video Editor Brian Spencer and Senior Motion Designer Dakota Piteo joined Host Ryan Robertson to share their thoughts and favorite moments from the…

A new bird-like robot could revolutionize how drones and planes take off in the future. According to new research published in the journal Nature in early December, researchers have made a new prototype robot called the “Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple Environments” or “RAVEN” for short. Scientists say the new robot is capable of hopping,…

It was just a matter of time before the armed forces of Ukraine notched another robotic warfare historical moment. For the first time since mankind first went to war, an all-unmanned ground attack team took on and completed a mission. The operation took place near the village of Lyptsi in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Ukraine’s Khartia…

The U.S. military conducted a precision airstrike in Syria’s Dayr az Zawr Province on Monday, Dec. 23, killing two ISIS operatives and wounding a third. The operation also destroyed a truckload of weapons the group was transporting. The strike occurred in an area previously under the control of Syrian and Russian forces. This airstrike is…

A Russian cargo ship tied to the country’s Defense Ministry sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in its engine room, leaving two crew members missing. The ship, named the Ursa Major, was reportedly on its way to Vladivostok, carrying two large port cranes and empty containers, according to the crew. The incident occurred…

American citizens, lawmakers and public officials have expressed shared concerns regarding recent mysterious drone sightings across New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, one of the nation’s most vital military bases, was forced to close down temporarily out of an abundance of caution, while the FAA ordered an emergency…

Many Americans remain unsure of what to expect from a second Trump presidency. President-elect Donald Trump has increased his attacks against the free press and rival politicians, nominated controversial loyalists for top posts in the intelligence and military enforcement sectors, and continues to push a range of conspiracy theories. On the other hand, it is…

After the U.S. announced military sales and aid to Taiwan, China says the U.S. is “playing with fire.” In a statement, the Chinese government said Sunday, Dec. 22, that Taiwan is the “first red line that cannot be crossed” in relations between the two global superpowers. The U.S. authorized up to $571 million in defense…