Weapons and Warfare (Video)

The Battle Against Misinformation

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.

UKRAINE GETS THE KEYS TO THEIR FIRSAT F-16s

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!

Putting An Emphasis on Maritime Innovation

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.

Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line

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.
 

Weapons of the Week Revisited

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. 

Update on Nebraska led effort to develop pill to prevent radiation sickness

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 a project update that was initially featured in our premiere episode in January.

Addressing moral injury within the special forces

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 weapons.

Combat Necessity is (also) the Mother of Invention

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 Week, see how a British tank is setting a new standard in testing trials.

Hitting The High Seas

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 in our Weapon Of The Week.

All The Drones

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 its experience from high-performance drone racing to the modern battlespace.