Weapons and Warfare (Video)

A WWII War Correspondents Story

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 early hours ahead of the allied invasion.
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Taking computing power to the battlespace

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 warfighters with the ability to best make use of all the information available to them. And in our Weapon of the Week learn how one defense contractor is able to meet the military’s needs for new tech on short notice.

Taking the next step, why Warriors Ethos is on a mission for veterans

This week on Weapons & Warfare we’re exploring life after service. While many veterans make the transition to civilian life with little difficulty, that’s not true for all. Host Ryan Robertson connects with Warriors Ethos to learn more about their mission to help veterans take the next step, and introduces us to one of their success stories. Plus the ‘Weapon of the Week’. Why the Razor P100 could be the next piece of the Replicator Initiative puzzle.

Destination Tampa, SOF Week 2024

This week on Weapons & Warfare we head to Tampa for Special Operations Forces Week, aka SOF Week 2024. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at some of the problems facing the SOF community and what they’re doing to stay mission-ready in the face of those challenges. And our Weapon of the Week may look like a toy, but its users aren’t playing around.

Desperately Seeking Solutions (America’s Shipbuilding Problem)

This week on Weapons & Warfare China’s newest aircraft carrier could soon be ready to hit open waters. Learn why that news is putting a bigger spotlight on America’s shipbuilding and maintenance struggles. Host Ryan Robertson visits with an industry leader to get their take on potential answers to the problem. And. in our Weapon of the Week, all hail the King. The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is the Marine Corps new flex.

Throttle up with Ghostworks and the M-Hull

This week on Weapons & Warfare we’re headed out on the Potomac River as Host Ryan Robertson visits with a longtime boatmaker that’s hoping to turn their racing background into a winning formula for Special Operations forces. Plus a new concept from Bell could be a big player in the future of America’s national defense.

New tech tackling an old problem

This week on Weapons & Warfare meet the Southern California startup that could change the game for the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson visits with one of the leaders at Machina Labs to see how their tech could be the answer to many issues facing military maintainers. And a small, but powerful piece of tech is our Weapon of the Week.

Big News out of ‘Sea, Air, Space 2024’

This week on Weapons & Warfare we are in National Harbor, Maryland for ‘Sea, Air, Space 2024’, the U.S. Navy League’s annual exposition for America’s maritime forces and commercial partners. Leadership from the Navy and the Marine Corps weigh in on the state of their respective services. Plus host Ryan Robertson hops on board The Prowler by Metal Shark for our Weapon of the Week. And we catch up with Brandon Tseng to talk about some big developments at Shield AI.

Bonus Episode: Interview with former Naval Aviator turned YouTuber, Rob Roy

Our extended interview with former Naval Aviator turned YouTube content creator, Rob Roy, who talks about everything from his experiences flying off aircraft carriers, to building his social media platform, and where he thinks the Navy is headed.

Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer

This week on Weapons & Warfare, from launching off aircraft carriers to launching viral videos, the subject of this week’s Debrief is sharing his military experience one video at a time. Host Ryan Robertson catches up with former Naval Aviator Rob Roy who is taking viewers inside the cockpit of the soon-to-be-retired C-2 Greyhound for an up-close education of what it’s like to work and fly from what’s been called a floating city. And find out why our Weapon of the Week could be a game changer for Naval Aviation.