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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 Weapons and Warfare, the Air Force is trying to find and keep the best IT talent to defend against Russia and China's cyber attacks.

US Air Force finding best cyber talent to use as defense: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week is the AFRL's Paladin Drone Interceptor, which has both offensive and defensive capabilities.

AFRL drone interceptor is both offensive and defensive: Weapon of the week

The U.S. Air Force is developing a warrant officer program to attract IT specialists as warfare begins to move into the cyber world.

Air Force bringing back a centuries-old rank to attract cyber, IT experts

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn more about how the Air Force is helping improve soldiers' mental fitness.

Air Force turns to MindGym to support mental fitness: Weapons and Warfare

This episode of Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week isn't new, but the Javelin missile system is still popular for its anti-tank skills.

Decades-old Javelin is still an effective tank killer: Weapon of the week

The MindGym, a sensory experience designed to enhance mental health, offers Air Force troops an environment to explore thoughts and emotions.

Air Force partners with startup to transform mental health care for troops

In this week's episode of Weapons and Warfare, the Air and Space Forces are making changes to prepare their branches for global threats.

Air and Space Forces gearing up for future threats: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week is the MUTANT, a missile from the Air Force Research Laboratory that mimics how falcons move.

Falcons inspire MUTANT missile development: Weapon of the week

Leadership revealed 24 priorities for the Air and Space Forces, aimed at creating a more agile force that relies on teamwork at home bases.

Air and Space Forces reveal new priorities to prepare for evolving threats

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn about the Air and Space Forces and how the lack of congressional funding is holding them back.

Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back: Weapons and Warfare

Air and Space Force leaders emphasized the need to prepare troops for evolving threats worldwide and blamed Congress for delayed advancement.

Air Force secretary urges funding to modernize: ‘We are out of time’

Shield AI CEO explains Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week, and how new autopilot technology could be the future of the military.

Hivemind AI is a ‘key enabler for the US military’: Weapon of the week

For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia's version of victory is a bit more complex.

What role does democracy play in Ukraine’s victory?

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson dives into how Putin might describe a victory for Russia.

What victory over Ukraine looks like for Putin’s Russia: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week is the HISS-HD, a new sight that will give precision shooters increased range and accuracy.

HISS-HD sight an ‘unmatched choice’ for precision shooters: Weapon of the week

This episode of Weapons and Warfare examines the dwindling supply of rare earth minerals and what that means for the U.S. national defenses.

Dwindling natural resources are a threat to the US military: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week is the K4 MANTA: An underwater stealth drone that might become part of the U.S. Navy's defenses.

New stealth technology could be coming to the Navy: Weapon of the week

The episode of Weapons and Warfare digs into the rare earth resources needed to make modern munitions and where the U.S. is falling short.

Decreasing access to rare earth minerals put US munition production at risk

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, step into the F-35 Lightning and explore the U.S. military's frontline fighter.

F-35 pilot shares insight on US military’s top fighter jet: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week looks at the L-ATV: the military's chosen vehicle to replace the iconic Humvee.

L-ATV earns spot as military’s Humvee replacement: Weapon of the week

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, dive into the world of the F-35 Lightning, the United States' newest fifth-generation fighter.

F-35 Lightning: The US military’s frontline fighter jet

This week's Weapons and Warfare brings an exclusive conversation with Dr. Peter Brooks on Iran's nuclear program.

Unmasking Iran’s nuclear threat: ‘There’s a lot of reasons to be concerned’

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn from an expert about Iran's nuclear activity and what kind of threat that could be to America.

Iran’s nuclear activity may raise concerns in the US: Weapons and Warfare

Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week explains the importance of drone killers and why the U.S. plans to buy the new Coyote variations.

Army to buy thousands of Coyote drone-killers: Weapon of the Week

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