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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.

If Ghost Shark's name is not intimidating, its capabilities likely are, and that's why the submarine earned a spot as the weapon of the week.

Ghost Shark making waves in the Pacific: Weapon of the week

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Ghosts and sharks often top the list of things people fear. It is unclear if defense contractor Anduril had this in mind when naming its advanced extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle, but the name’s attention-grabbing nature earned the Ghost Shark a feature as the weapon of the week. Ghost Shark is a product of a 2022 agreement between Anduril Australia, the Royal Australian Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Group. The goal was to develop an underwater drone capable of various missions, with surveillance being the primary focus. If the name is not intimidating, its capabilities likely are. Although specifics…

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Senior fellows from the Center for European Policy Analysis assess what Ukraine’s Kursk offensive means for Russia’s illegal war.

What Ukraine’s Kursk incursion means for the war: Weapons and Warfare

A little more than a month ago, the Ukrainian military showed that they were not afraid to take the fight to Russia on Russian soil.

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The U.S. Army’s multi-functional reconnaissance company (MFRC) represents a new era in combat, and a new concept for conflict.

The US Army’s Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company: Weapon of the week

Meet the innovative a company taking AI pilots out of the cockpit and putting them into the captain’s chair.

Testing plug-and-play AI pilots: Weapons and Warfare

Military contractor EpiSci took part in Silent Swarm 2024, where it moved its AI pilot from the air to the captain’s seat on the water.

EpiSci’s AI technology shines in Silent Swarm 2024 as pilot, captain

The M1A2 Abrams has been America's main battle tank for a number of years and through a number of upgrades.

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Maintaining old equipment presents challenges as parts that were once easy to find are no longer produced. Enter: additive manufacturing.

Military embraces additive manufacturing to maintain aging equipment

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team explores a solution to the military’s billion-dollar parts problem.

Taking additive manufacturing to the fight: Weapons and Warfare

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation.

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

This week we recognize a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way.

US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week

Host Ryan Robertson visited with intelligence analyst and YouTube creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation.

The battle against misinformation: Weapons and Warfare

Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug. 4, 2024 after a year of training efforts to prepare the Ukrainian Air Force.

Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival

The Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer System eliminates the need to tow a howitzer, increasing the Army's stealth and speed.

New Hawkeye howitzer could boost Army speed, stealth: Weapon of the week

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, after two years of negotiations and training, Ukraine is receiving the F-16 fighter jets it wants.

F-16s arrive in Ukraine after negotiations, training: Weapons and Warfare

The eight-wheeled combat fighting vehicle, the ACV-30, is a key part of the Marine Corps' plan for combat in the Pacific, if the need arises.

Marines take delivery of new amphibious assault vehicles: Weapon of the week

As military conflict evolves, the need for new technology grows. That's where Sharrow Marine's new propellor comes into play.

Sharrow Marine is creating innovative propellor technology

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team headed for open waters to take a look at the military’s focus on maritime innovation.

Putting an emphasis on maritime innovation: Weapons and Warfare

The Weapons and Warfare team got an up-close look at the F-35 jet assembly line and spoke with the pilots getting it off the ground.

Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line: Weapons and Warfare

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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

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

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

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

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

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