Weapons and Warfare (Video)

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we dive into a pressing issue facing the U.S. Air Force: the pilot shortage. As the demand for skilled aviators continues to rise, the Air Force is implementing innovative strategies to attract and retain talented pilots. From modernizing training programs and increasing incentives, host Ryan Robertson explores how the Air Force is tackling this challenge head-o...

This week on Weapons & Warfare we explore the innovative strategies the Army is implementing to transform recruitment in an ever-evolving military landscape. Host Ryan Robertson checks in with Army leadership to see how they are reshaping the way they attract new talent. And our 'Weapon of the Week' spotlight shines on the D-Fend Solutions AirEnforce 2, a cutting-edge counter-drone technology...

This week, on Weapons & Warfare, we visit Persistent Systems, a leader in advanced communication technologies. Host Ryan Robertson explores their innovative ad hoc network of radios, which enables seamless and secure communication in challenging environments. See how these cutting-edge devices facilitate real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing operational efficiency and situatio...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, making Mission Command mobile. Host Ryan Robertson visits General Dynamics Land Systems to see their vision for the future of ground combat with their suite of purpose-built vehicles. Plus, we get an up-close look at GENTEX’s next generation of helicopter helmets.

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re in Washington, D.C., for the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference and exhibition. Host Ryan Robertson catches up with the Army’s senior leadership and civilian counterparts to get a feel for where the nation’s largest and oldest fighting force is headed in the face of ever-changing threats worldwide. Plus, Northrup Grumman introduces a new duel...

This week, Weapons & Warfare has an update on one of the DOD’s most controversial aircraft: the V-22 Osprey. Host Ryan Robertson connects with the new boss of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lieutenant General Michael Conley, for a progress report on how soon the tiltrotor transport might return to full operational status. Plus, in our Weapon of the Week, Marines take autonomous “narco s...

This week on Weapons & Warfare we’re taking a look at the China problem. Host Ryan Robertson breaks down some key thoughts by three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military. Addressing strategic, technological, and operational issues, highlighting the implications for national security and defense policy. And in our Weapon of the Week, step i...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re reviewing a controversial new paper that makes some extraordinary claims about the U.S. and its ability to deal with its near-peer adversaries. Host Ryan Robertson visits with one of the paper’s authors, as well as a former U.S. military intelligence officer, for his take on the paper’s claims. And in our Weapon of the Week, Andruil uses anime to introduce...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re on location at the AFA’s Air, Space, and Cyber 2024 Conference. Hear from the Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, and Chief of Staff, Gen. David Allvin, as they provide a progress report on the USAF’s effort to restructure in the face of the Great Power Competition. And host Ryan Robertson reports that the battle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraf...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re going hypersonic. Host Ryan Robertson talks with one of the decision makers behind Lockheed Martin’s entry into the race: the Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile, a stand-off hypersonic weapon designed to fit the F-35A/C and F-22A. Plus, our Weapon of the Week is heading to the range for Operation Hard Kill and the focus on anti-drone defensive systems.

This week on Weapons & Warfare we take a look at Ukraine’s switch from defense to offense with their incursion into the Kursk region of Russia. Host Ryan Robertson visits with some senior fellows from the Center for European Policy Analysis to get their assessment of what Ukraine’s offensive means for the next phase of Russia’s illegal war. And defense contractor Anduril makes a return to our...

This week on Weapons & Warfare taking the A.I. pilot out of the cockpit and putting it into the captain’s chair. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at EpiSci’s most recent effort to plug and play their A.I. into multiple platforms. And our Weapon of the Week: Army tests out Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company

This week on Weapons & Warfare, seeking a solution to the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson looks at additive manufacturing and how military leadership sees it as a solution to boats that need repairing and planes that need maintenance by shortening the supply chain.  And we turn to an Army legend for our Weapon of the Week. The M1A2 Abrams, four decades strong and s...

This week, on Weapons & Warfare, some information on the battle against misinformation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with intelligence analyst and content creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation and how he thinks the U.S. and its allies need to deal with bad actors. And our Weapon of the Week recognizes American service members that competed in the Paris games.

This week on Weapons & Warfare the F-16s have arrived. After nearly two years of negotiations and intense training, Ukraine's long hoped for F-16s have started arriving. Host Ryan Robertson takes an in-depth look at the road traveled to turn a dream into a reality. Plus our Weapon of the Week could be the Army’s next “shoot and scoot” solution, meet the Hawkeye Howitzer!

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re headed for open waters to examine the military’s focus on maritime innovation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with the man behind Sharrow Marine, who hopes to bring their innovation in prop technology to America’s national defense efforts. And our Weapon of the Week is the ACV-30, the USMC’s new amphibious combat vehicle.

In this special edition of Weapons And Warfare, the show goes on the road to the Lockheed Martin F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Host Ryan Robertson gets an inside look at how the world's premiere fighter jet is built, and talks to some of the people responsible for keeping one of the the largest production lines in North America churning.  

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re revisiting some of our favorite Weapons of the Week. Host Ryan Robertson is joined by Senior Producer Brett Baker, Video Editor Brian Spencer, and Graphics Designer Dakota Piteo, as the crew behind the show talks about some of their favorite pieces of technology and hardware. 

This week on Weapons & Warfare highlights a pioneering effort to create a pill that could protect troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) following radiation exposure. This project is a significant advancement in military medical research led by Nebraska-based researchers, providing hope for safeguarding troops in radiation-risk environments.   We also catch-up with Dr. David Berkowitz for...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the focus is on moral injury. Host Ryan Robertson explores its definition and the level of understanding surrounding it, shedding light on experts' insights and the necessary steps to address moral injury within the special forces community. Our Weapon of the Week segment celebrates Independence Day with America’s patriotically named vessels, vehicles, and weapo...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re exploring battlefield innovation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with the team at Building Momentum to see how they’re showing the modern warrior how to make the most of what they have available. Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues to have a place in the battlespace. And in our Weapon of the...

This week on Weapons & Warfare we’re headed to the beach. As conflicts like the ones in the Red, Black and South China Seas continue to evolve, so too does the need for new innovations in the maritime battlespace. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at what two companies focused on open waters and tech are doing to stay in front of the pack. And Blueye Robotics is taking their tech to new depths...

This week on Weapons & Warfare it’s all drones, all the time. A veritable Dronapalooza. Hear from some former Air Force leaders and defense and security experts on what our national defense is doing right, and where it needs to get better when it comes to drones in the hands of today’s operators. And we check out the C100 from Performance Drone Works to see how the Alabama startup is taking it...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, as the world reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Host Ryan Robertson has a conversation with journalism professor, and documentarian, Barney McCoy about his latest effort, ‘Running Towards The Fire’. This new documentary centers on the experiences of World War II correspondent, Robert Rueben who made the jump into Normandy with airborne troops in the earl...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, taking new tech to the battlespace. With the ever-evolving nature of combat, and how America’s forces will operate in their next conflict, one company is working to make sure deployed troops have the computing power they need to operate in remote and austere environments. Host Ryan Robertson offers an up-close look at how one company is looking to equip warfight...