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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.

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Latest Episode

Is the Beechcraft M-346N the next evolution in Navy flight training?
Beechcraft
Nov 26, 2025
5m read

Is the Beechcraft M-346N the next evolution in Navy flight training?

The Beechcraft M-346N may be next in line to replace the T-45 training craft, and Aimlock is seeing success with counter-drone systems.

Previous Episodes

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs received an estimated $571 million for suicide prevention in 2024, requesting even more funding for 2025.
    DVIDS
    Feb 26, 2025
    5m read

    Military suicide prevention efforts fall short despite increased funding

  • The Weapons and Warfare team addresses the urgent issue of suicide among active duty and former military service members.
    DVIDS
    Feb 26, 2025
    1m read

    Combating suicide in the military community: Weapons and Warfare

  • While the world watched Ukraine's drone efforts, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) also made significant strides in unmanned combat.
    Feb 19, 2025
    4m read

    Israel advances unmanned combat after Ukraine’s historic drone operation

  • The Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded a nearly $30 million contract to Oshkosh Defense for its ROGUE-Fires system.
    DVIDS
    Feb 19, 2025
    4m read

    ROGUE-Fires redefining warfare with remote operations: Weapon of the week

  • The team explored IAI's cutting-edge technologies that enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency in manned combat scenarios.
    IAI
    Feb 19, 2025
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    IAI’s pioneering approach to manned combat integration: Weapons and Warfare

  • This New England-based company, the Kopin Corporation, stands at the forefront of innovation in the microdisplays industry.
    DVIDS
    Feb 12, 2025
    1m read

    Unleashing the power of microdisplays: Weapons and Warfare

  • A veteran shares his journey and the groundbreaking mission he undertook to help fellow veterans heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
    No Fallen Heroes
    Feb 5, 2025
    1m read

    Exploring the role of psychedelics in healing PTSD among veterans: Weapons and Warfare

  • As drones become common on the battlefield, companies are finding ways to protect against them. ATSC's DroneSting is weapon of the week.
    Jan 29, 2025
    3m read

    ATSC’s DroneSting: Innovating Anti-Drone Technology: Weapon of the Week

  • At the end of 2024, the People's Republic of China showed images of what appeared to be two new sixth-generation aircraft.
    Jan 29, 2025
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    Should we be worried about China’s air force upgrades?

  • The team discussed how this aircraft could reshape the landscape of global military power with Top Gun grads and Green Berets.
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    China’s stealth ambitions grow with new aircraft: Weapons and Warfare

  • SRC's Ghost Mantis is looking to be the next part of the Air Force's CCA and we take a look at the tech in this week's Weapon of the Week.
    SRC Defense
    Jan 22, 2025
    2m read

    The warfare potential of SRC’s Ghost Mantis: Weapon of the Week

  • Vehicles that once dominated American battlefields are being replaced by the next generation in an Army-wide modernization push.
    Rheinmetall
    Jan 22, 2025
    4m read

    US Army continues modernization with new IFVs on the way

  • Through interviews with military leaders and experts, gain insights into challenges and innovations shaping the Army's frontlines.
    DVIDS
    Jan 22, 2025
    1m read

    Transforming the Army’s front lines: Weapons and Warfare

  • The battlefield is ever-changing, that's why we're looking at Axon Vision and their UAV counter-AI for this week's Weapon of the Week.
    Jan 15, 2025
    3m read

    AI-Powered Shield: Axon Vision’s Drone Defense: Weapon of the Week

  • Each branch of the U.S. Department of Defense is working to modernize its forces to address persistent issues in countering adversaries.
    Hakushin Channel
    Jan 15, 2025
    5m read

    Adversaries present persistent threats in 2025, can the US military handle them?

  • Listen to key insights from a Mitchell Institute panel called ‘The Dangers We Face,’ featuring four Air and Space Forces senior leaders.
    Hakushin Channel
    Jan 15, 2025
    1m read

    The US military navigates global threats in 2025: Weapons and Warfare

  • The United States Air Force has begun testing the MQ-9 Reaper drone for new missions in an effort to modernize the branch.
    Dvids
    Jan 10, 2025
    2m read

    USAF Testing MQ-9 Reaper drone for new missions

  • Host Ryan Robertson talked to an IDF officer about the events of Oct. 7, 2023 and his personal experiences in Gaza after that attack.
    Israel Defense Forces
    Jan 8, 2025
    1m read

    IDF officer recounts Gaza experiences: Weapons and Warfare

  • This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team examined the evolving landscape of wargaming through the lens of female participation.
    Fürungsakademie der Bundeswher
    Jan 1, 2025
    1m read

    Women and the world of wargaming: Weapons and Warfare

  • This week on Weapons & Warfare Host Ryan Robertson and the team take a look back at some of their favorite stories from 2024.
    DVIDS
    Dec 25, 2024
    1m read

    Year in review: The best of Weapons and Warfare in 2024

  • In today's Weapon of the Week, the team looks back on 2024 and shows their favorite segments of the year.
    Dec 25, 2024
    3m read

    Our favorite weapons of 2024: Weapon of the Week

  • Weapons and Warfare has now reached the 50th episode, marking one year for the team, which reflected on the year in a recent discussion.
    Dec 25, 2024
    4m read

    Year in review: The best of the Debrief in 2024

  • Discover the Smart Shooter SMASH 2000L and SMASH Hopper, advanced fire control systems enhancing military accuracy and target engagement.
    SAN
    Dec 18, 2024
    3m read

    New weapon system aims to make every shot count: Weapon of the Week

  • This week on Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson explores the U.S. Navy's use of Boeing's Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, the Orca.
    SAN
    Dec 18, 2024
    1m read

    The new submersible redefining the US Navy’s operations: Weapons and Warfare

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Meet the Host

Meet the Host

Ryan Robertson

Ryan Robertson

Ryan Robertson is the anchor of the Straight Arrow News video podcast Weapons and Warfare. He wore many hats in his career — from photographer to news director — and firmly believes honest journalism will save our Republic.
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