Weapons and Warfare™ – Straight Arrow News

Weapons & Warfare

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America’s military operations are constantly evolving. From boot camp to boots on the ground, anchor Ryan Robertson provides in-depth coverage of international armed conflicts and the latest technological developments in weaponry worldwide.

This week, the team checks out Qintel, which aims to deliver government-grade cyber intelligence on critical threats.

Qintel creating intelligence solutions to assist the DOD: Weapon of the Week

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Attending a defense exhibition often means encountering numerous companies vying for Department of Defense contracts. The recently wrapped Navy League Sea-Air-Space 2025 was no exception, with displays designed to capture attention. One company that stood out was Qintel, our weapon of the week. What is Qintel? Booth 1747, home to the Qintel team, was a conversation starter. With bright, bold colors and characters reminiscent of a Frank Miller graphic novel, it was hard to miss. This is where Straight Arrow News met Keith Mularski, a former FBI agent and now Qintel’s global ambassador. “Our goal is to track adversaries through…

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Previous Episodes

While military technology often transitions to civilian use, civilian tech adapted by the military is less frequently discussed.

The Minerva: Where civilian and military technology collide on the water

Built upon an M Hull design, this marvel is set to change the tides of battle. Don't miss a look at the watercraft that could tip the scales.

A new watercraft shifts the tides of battle: Weapons and Warfare

A look at Textron Aviation Defense's new M-346-N, a new naval trainer that could replace the aging T-45 Goshawk.

Inside the Navy’s undergraduate jet training system: Weapon of the Week

Sea Air Space 2025 saw maritime leaders discuss recent successes and areas for improvement, with Adm. James Kilby meeting with media.

Maritime leaders discuss the Navy’s heading at Sea Air Space 2025

The latest innovations and strategies shaping the future of defense take center stage at the Navy League's 'Sea, Air, Space 2025' exhibition.

Shaping the future of the Navy at Sea Air Space 2025: Weapons and Warfare

Raft, a leading defense technology company, has introduced a new platform called AIMS, short for AI Mission System.

Raft launches cutting-edge AI mission system: Weapon of the week

Ohio is a hub of manufacturing in the U.S., and Anduril Industries has been enticed to set up shop in the Buckeye State.

Anduril’s plan for massive industrial facility finds a home in Ohio

Explore JobsOhio's groundbreaking billion-dollar deal with Anduril Industries to build Arsenal-1, a new manufacturing facility in Ohio.

JobsOhio’s pursuit of defense partnerships: Weapons and Warfare

This week the team checks out the Martin-Baker ejection seat, which has saved nearly 8,000 pilots during a plane crash.

Taking a ride with the Martin-Baker ejection seat: Weapon of the Week

With Russia and China focusing on the Arctic, should the U.S. and its allies focus on the northern region, too?

China and Russia are pushing into the Arctic. Will NATO shift focus too?

Uncover the strategic initiatives, military alliances, and advanced technologies used to protect the Northern Tier, a crucial area.

The cold front on the northern tier is heating up: Weapons and Warfare

This week, the team takes a look at the Elbit X-Sight Pilot helmet and its features in this week's weapon of the week.

Elbit America’s X-Sight helmet aims to redefine insight: Weapon of the Week

Billion-dollar behemoths and years-long procurement efforts were the standard in the past. However, this norm is evolving.

Changing the landscape of US military procurement

Mach Industries discusses how American manufacturing can enhance military output amid Great Power Competition.

Retooling for the future of American military manufacturing: Weapons and Warfare

The Air Force Research Labs have developed the Tactical Anesthesia Workstation to enhance battlefield medical care.

The Tactical Anesthesia Workstation: Weapon of the Week

Could America's role in NATO diminish? While it's hard to tell the future, NATO officials are still staying the course.

Military officials staying course even as America’s role in NATO faces uncertainty

As global tensions rise, the episode examines NATO's role in addressing modern threats, from cyber warfare to regional conflicts.

How NATO navigates contemporary threats, challenges: Weapons and Warfare

Lockheed Martin introduced the CMMT, a low-cost missile designed to be easily replicable and affordable, especially for large-scale missions.

Unveiling the Lockheed Martin CMMT missile: Weapon of the week

The atmosphere at this year's Air Force Association (AFA) Warfare Symposium mirrored how many are feeling at the current moment in time.

Uncertainty over the future reflected at the 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium

Take a trip inside the 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado to explore military tech, strategies and the future of defense.

On the road from the Air and Space Force Warfare Symposium: Weapons and Warfare

The team discusses two new major UAV technologies that were released during the International Defense Exhibition & Conference.

Unveiling the latest UAV technologies at IDEX 2025: Weapon of the week

One of President Trump's executive orders labeled Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing new ways to fight them.

Mexican cartels are now terrorist orgs, what new tactics can the US employ?

As the battle against drug smuggling ramps up, explore how the military might become involved in addressing this multifaceted cartel conflict.

Drones, special forces and ‘ninja squads’ in a US v. cartel conflict: Weapons and Warfare

The team looks at the Bell V-280 Valor and the company's training helicopter, the Bell 505, in this week's weapon of the week.

Exploring the Bell 505, potential next-gen trainer: Weapon of the Week

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