This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a look at new tech in the battle space. One company is working to make sure deployed troops have the computing power they need to operate in remote and austere environments as the nature of combat continues to evolve. Host Ryan Robertson provides an up-close look at…

The Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a longtime defense contractor that often works with the military. In the simplest terms, SAIC workers are problem solvers that help develop a variety of technology, fast. For example, if the Navy needs something to help it defend its ships against Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea…

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore want to know how safe the bridges across major ports of entry in the United States truly are. The assessment comes in the wake of the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on March 26. Engineering experts noted that the Baltimore bridge had minimal protection and…

North Korea launched hundreds of balloons filled with trash and excrement into South Korean territory, escalating tensions between the two nations, Seoul’s military reported Wednesday, May 29. This act adds a new layer to the longstanding conflict. Over 260 balloons were detected landing in various locations, including Seoul, with some traveling more than 180 miles…

Deliveries of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza via a U.S.-built temporary pier have been suspended after the pier was damaged by rough seas. On Tuesday, May 28, a Pentagon spokesperson announced this latest setback to the $320 million pier, which has only been fully operational for less than two weeks, on Tuesday, May 28.  “Unfortunately, we had a…

From man’s best friend to a killing machine, robodogs with automatic rifles went through drills for a 15-day exercise between Chinese and Cambodian troops. Despite having guns mounted on their backs, these dogs didn’t bite, not firing a single shot during the drills that started on May 16. The exercise between the two militaries in…

If China invades Taiwan, Chinese forces could take less than an hour to execute a takeover, according to geopolitical expert Dmitri Alperovitch. Alperovitch shared his assessment with NBC News on Monday, May 27, after Chinese military forces conducted extensive drills. Dozens of warships, warplanes and jets participated in the exercises, which could be practice for…

The Biden administration said it’s “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, May 26. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said at least 45 people were killed, including children, and roughly 250 were injured at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial winds down, both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury. And, a still-active situation prompts evacuations in Papua New Guinea after a landslide buries more than 2,000 people. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closing arguments to…

The United States is sending a significant amount of weaponry to Ukraine. However, the White House is not allowing the Ukrainian military to use these weapons to their fullest potential against targets in Russia. From the start of the war in 2022, the Biden administration unilaterally put mandates in place prohibiting the use of U.S.-made…