Weapons and Warfare (Video)

Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back

This week Weapons & Warfare is on the road as host Ryan Robertson reports from the AFA Air Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado. One of the biggest stories coming out of this year’s event was how Congresses’ failure to pass a new budget is holding back the Air and Space Force’s ability to change and keep pace with an ever-evolving array of threats around the world. It’s called a ‘continuing resolution’ and military leadership is very vocal about the harm it’s doing to America’s ability to defend itself.

BONUS PODCAST: The different versions of victory for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine

Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Robertson visits with the author of ‘What is Russia’s theory of victory in Ukraine?’ Major Marnix Provoost, who is an infantry officer in the Royal Netherlands Army and currently working as a PhD researcher at the Netherlands Defence Academy, talks about how different types of victory for Russia in its illegal war with Ukraine.

What will Vladimir Putin see as a victory in Ukraine?

This week on Weapons & Warfare, with winter slowing the fight for both Ukraine and Russia we take a deeper look at how Vladimir Putin might define victory in his illegal war. Host Ryan Robertson visits with Maj. (RNLA) Marnix Provoost who is working as a PhD researcher at the Netherlands Defence Academy. He’s the author of a piece for the Modern Institute of War at West Point titled ‘What is Russia’s theory of victory in Ukraine?’.

‘Rocks of War’, A Potential Problem For America’s Military

This week on Weapons & Warfare an in-depth look at a growing problem and shrinking stockpiles. How helping other countries in conflict and depending on China could put the U.S. in a bind. Host Ryan Robertson visits with Special contributor Jack Aylmer who reports on America’s dwindling supply of rare earth minerals and what that means for the country’s national defenses. Plus we hear from a shipping expert on the crisis in the Red Sea.

Bonus Episode: A Conversation with an F-35 test pilot

How does a Navy fighter pilot become a test pilot for one of the biggest defense contractors in the world? Find out the answer to that and much more in this special episode of Weapons & Warfare. It’s all the parts of Ryan Robertson’s conversation with Tony “Brick” Wilson we couldn’t fit into the regular show. 

In the cockpit with an F-35 Test Pilot: Weapons and Warfare

In this week’s episode of Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Roberts does a deep dive on the F-35 Lightning with Lockheed Martin test pilot Tony “Brick” Wilson. Learn why the fifth generation fighter is expected to be on the front line of defense for the U.S. for the next several decades. Plus we go for a (metaphorical) ride on the Army’s replacement for the Humvee, the Oshkosh L-ATV.

Bonus Episode: A Look At Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions with Peter Brookes

In this bonus episode of Weapons and Warfare we take a look at what Iran has been up to with its nuclear program since the United States withdrew from what became known as the Iran Deal. Host Ryan Robertson has a conversation with veteran national security policymaker and analyst Dr. Peter Brookes about how close Iran’s progress may be to making American leadership uncomfortable.

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

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, investigate what Iran has been up to with its nuclear program since the United States withdrew from the so-called Iran nuclear deal. Veteran national security policymaker and analyst Dr. Peter Brooks explains how close Iran’s progress may be to making American leadership uncomfortable.

US Air Force using mixed reality to train new pilots: Weapons and Warfare

On this week’s episode of Weapons & Warfare climb into the cockpit of a TH-1H Huey helicopter and take it for a spin as we take an up-close look at the next evolution of training for Air Force helicopter pilots. It’s the latest in mixed reality training. The goal is to get prospective pilots trained better, faster, and as cost-efficiently as possible.

Nebraska developing pill to prevent radiation sickness: Weapons and Warfare

The premiere episode of Weapons & Warfare dives into a groundbreaking initiative to develop a pill aimed at safeguarding troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) in the event of radiation exposure. The project, led by Nebraska-based researchers, marks a significant stride in military medical research, offering potential protection for troops operating where radiation poses a threat.