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Weapons & Warfare

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.

New drones using hydrogen are changing the battlefield and could be the next step in cutting-edge warfare technology.

New drone using hydrogen to win the fight: Weapon of the Week

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Spend enough time on the floor of a defense exposition, and you’ll find just about any kind of drone you can imagine. But recently, the Weapons and Warfare team came across something they hadn’t seen before, and that’s why HevenDrones is the weapon of the week. To look at HevenDrones’ newest project, the H2D250, one might not think it’s all that different from dozens of other similar-looking models vying for a piece of the market. However, the company’s founder said it’s what’s under the hood that makes it something new to be reckoned with. “We said we have to solve…

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Previous Episodes

Recruiting has been a problem for all branches of the military, the Air Force is no different, with not enough pilots to fill roles.

Pilot shortage prompts US Air Force to target flexibility in filling roles

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team dove into a pressing issue facing the U.S. Air Force: the pilot shortage.

US Air Force tackles pilot shortage problem: Weapons and Warfare

The team explored the innovative strategies the Army is implementing to transform recruiting process in the ever-evolving military landscape.

The Army’s next-gen approach to recruitment: Weapons and Warfare

In today's battlespace, drones have become an essential part of any military force's strategy, with counter-drone defense is a rapidly evolving field.

New tech aims to take over enemy drones: Weapon of the Week

Military recruiters are encountering more challenges in attracting top talent to serve the country, and new ideas may be paying off.

US Army implementing new strategies amid recruiting challenges

See how cutting-edge comms tech facilitates real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing efficiency and awareness on the field.

Cutting-edge comms tech proves to be key for soldiers: Weapons and Warfare

The deal, worth $5 million, seeks to keep shooters and spotters in communication, even if such infrastructure is destroyed.

Deal between US military and Persistent Systems to keep soldiers communicating

For this week's Weapon of the Week, we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New radar helping pilots before they hit the skies: Weapon of the week

For this week's "Weapon of the Week," we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New helmet aims to give pilots high-tech display: Weapon of the week

At this year’s AUSA exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems prominently displayed innovative vehicles, hoping to fill in strategic gaps.

General Dynamics has an eye on innovation at the AUSA Exhibition

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team talked with the group trying to make making mission command mobile.

General Dynamic’s vision for a mobile command center: Weapons and Warfare

The nation’s largest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot, with the Army struggling to tempt recruits and modernize.

US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise

Northrop Gruman's Bushmaster, a new dual-fed chain gun, aims to take out two different targets with one gun.

New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week

The Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts update on the state of the Army in the face of ever-changing threats.

Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare

Since March 2022, the V-22 Osprey program has experienced four crashes, resulting in 20 deaths. Now the program seeks redemption.

Amid safety obstacles, the V-22 Osprey program sees progress

The team connected with the Air Force for a progress report on how soon the V-22 Osprey transport might return to full operational status.

The V-22 Osprey’s return to service: Weapons and Warfare

Lockheed Martin described the new extreme range missile, the AGM-158-XR, as "a story of innovation and anticipating warfighter needs.

Lockheed Martin unveils extreme-range missile: Weapon of the week

The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as "complicated," and the Weapons and Warfare team breaks it down.

Understanding the complex US-China relationship

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode.

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial.

Is BlueHalo’s VigilantHalo a C2 game changer?: Weapon of the week

The U.S. and its allies possess enough conventional weapons to neutralize all of Russia and China’s nuclear capabilities in two hours.

US could eliminate Russia and China’s nuclear capabilities in 2 hours: Study

A lot of firsts are being shown off lately as the concepts of warfighting evolve, including the Barracuda missile.

Barracuda missiles present themselves as the solution to cost, difficult production

The team reviewed a controversial new paper that makes claims about the U.S.' ability to deal with its near-peer adversaries' nuclear weapons.

Can the US take out nuclear weapons in Russia, China?: Weapons and Warfare

Air Force leaders opened the 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference with a six-month progress report on the branch's restructuring mission.

Air Force leaders give update on service-wide changes addressing new threats

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