Weapons and Warfare (Video)

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.

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.