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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.

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, revisit some of the W&W team's favorite weapon of the week features.

Weapon of the week best in show: Weapons and Warfare

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In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the people who help put the show together are looking back at some of their favorite weapon of the week features. This includes host and reporter Ryan Robertson, senior producer Brett Baker, video editor Brian Spencer and graphics designer Dakota Piteo. The following summaries have been abbreviated for length and clarity. Watch the video above to see the entire features! AFRL Paladin Drone Interceptor: Dakota Piteo First off is the Paladin Multi-Mission Unmanned Aircraft System from the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). It’s a drone interceptor complete with a UAS detector, a loudspeaker for…

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Previous Episodes

This week, Weapons and Warfare revisits its first episode, providing an update on the development of pills to protect troops from radiation.

Research on anti-radiation drug continues: Weapons and Warfare

It was only relatively recently when the term 'moral injury' was given a name, and started to be understood.

Understanding moral injury in the special operations forces community

As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, host Ryan Robertson outlines some of the patriotic vessels, vehicles and weapons the military has.

A look at patriotic military equipment over the years: Weapon of the week

In this episode, host Ryan Robertson takes a look at moral injury, what that means and how it is being addressed in the military community.

Addressing moral injury within the special forces: Weapons and Warfare

Across the Atlantic, the British Army's Challenger 3 battle tank is a bully setting new standards for tank warfare.

New British tank packs a powerful punch: Weapon of the Week

Building Momentum is a small business giving Special Ops the on-the-job training they need to complete covert missions in the modern world.

Building Momentum is helping special ops innovate with what’s available

Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues to have a place in the battlespace.

Militaries refocusing on battlefield innovation: Weapons and Warfare

This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn, diving into what tech the U.S. is using to stay ahead in maritime battlespace.

Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare

This nautical tool is here to help the military explore the parts of the sea that have so far been inaccessible to divers.

Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week

Maritime innovation will play a key role in how the U.S. can adequately prepare for marine warfare without needing dozens more large ships.

Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This week on Weapons and Warfare, learn about how drones are changing warfare and national defense and how they need to improve.

How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare

Explore the story of America's WWII correspondent, who parachuted with troops into Normandy, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

America’s first parachuting World War II correspondent: Weapons and Warfare

The U.S. military is beginning preparations now for potential escalations in the short- and long-term by utilizing emerging mobile tech.

US military utilizing emerging tech as outlook on future conflicts evolves

The SAIC focuses on getting the military a variety of tech quickly, making sure the tools are able to keep up with evolving combat styles.

Longtime defense contractor creates military tech fast: Weapon of the week

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn about one company that is developing technology to help troops as combat styles evolve.

New tech is built for the evolving nature of combat: Weapons and Warfare

Mayman Aerospace, named for jetpack pioneer David Mayman, introduced a versatile military drone that uses similar technology for flight.

Jetpack pioneer introduces versatile military drone: Weapon of the week

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson connects with an organization that helps veterans adapt to life post-service.

Group helps veterans adjust to life after service: Weapons and Warfare

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn how Warriors Ethos helps service members transition back to civilian life.

Warriors Ethos helps service members reenter civilian life

These 360 degree throwable cameras may look like a toy, but the advanced tech in the ball helps give users better view of what's going on.

Throwable cameras give users a 360 degree view: Weapon of the week

New threats from other nations and terrorist organizations emphasized a need for cooperation among the military's special operations forces.

Cooperation key to solving special operations forces challenges in 2024

Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at problems the Special operations forces community is facing and what they’re doing to stay mission-ready.

Special operations forces work to stay mission ready: Weapons and Warfare

New upgrades to the Sikorsky CH-53-K King Stallion helicopter make it one of the most versatile tools available to the U.S. military.

Sikorsky’s King Stallion gives USMC added muscle: Weapon of the week

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