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Let’s face it, the world is a little wild right now. There are countries invading countries and pirates stealing ships. There’s a lot to talk about from the world of Weapons and Warfare, and at Straight Arrow News, we got your six. Weapons and Warfare is a weekly show, hosted by Ryan Robertson, and will bring you the latest news from our nation’s frontline defenders, and the challenges they could face.
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Taking computing power to the battlespace
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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 a…
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Taking the next step, why Warriors Ethos is on a mission for veterans
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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 t…
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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.…
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Desperately Seeking Solutions (America’s Shipbuilding Problem)
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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 ha…
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Throttle up with Ghostworks and the M-Hull
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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.…
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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…
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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 S…
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Bonus Episode: Interview with former Naval Aviator turned YouTuber, Rob Roy
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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.By weaponsandwarfare
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Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer
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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 e…
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Private jets are being refitted to be Air Force attack planes
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This week on Weapons & Warfare we check in with the Air Force Research Laboratory. Host Ryan Robertson visits with the Director of Strategic Partnering to talk about all things AFRL, from fifth-gen fighters to the B-21 and drones to missiles, we find out how the lab is working to meet the needs of today’s Airmen and Guardians. Plus a critical missi…
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Where is AI technology now and where is it headed?
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This week on Weapons & Warfare we take a look at artificial intelligence and aviation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with two companies leading the charge for AI pilots. As the nature of warfare evolves and the competition for resources intensifies, W&W examines where the technology is, and where it might be headed in the not-too-distant future.…
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A-UGVs give Marines an advantage on the battlefield
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This week on Weapons & Warfare were going beyond the headlines to take a look at Russia, space, and their nuclear ambitions beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Host Ryan Robertson visits with three subject matter experts for their insights on what’s possibly and most likely when it comes to Russia and their nuclear capabilities in space.…
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US Air Force finding best cyber talent to use as defense
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This week on Weapons & Warfare, in the face of consistent efforts by Russia and China to infiltrate America’s online resources the U.S. Air Force makes a move to attract, and keep, the best IT and cyber talent available. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at the USAF’s plan to bring back the rank of Warrant Officer and why the Air Force thinks this m…
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Bonus Episode: Meet some of the minds behind the MindGym
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Meet some of the minds behind the MindGym as host Ryan Robertson visits with a portion of the leadership at Lumena, a Denver-based startup that’s doing big things for the mental health of the Air Force. From their humble beginnings to connecting with the USAF, and their plans for the future of the MindGym.…
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Air Force turns to MindGym to support mental fitness
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This week on Weapons & Warfare, step inside the MindGym and see why the U.S. Air Force is turning to the team behind it to make sure their Airmen are maintaining their mental fitness. Host Ryan Robertson sits down with some of the leadership at Lumena Labs, to see how one man’s idea caught the interest of the Air Force. Plus the Army announces a pl…
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The Air and Space Forces map out their futures and announce major changes
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This week on Weapons & Warfare, sweeping changes for the Air and Space Forces as they map out their plans to improve readiness in the face of constantly evolving threats from all corners of the globe. Senior leadership for both branches provides service members with a glimpse into the direction each branch is headed in. Plus host Ryan Robertson vis…
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Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back
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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…
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BONUS PODCAST: The different versions of victory for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
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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 U…
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What will Vladimir Putin see as a victory in Ukraine?
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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 In…
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‘Rocks of War’, A Potential Problem For America’s Military
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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 count…
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Bonus Episode: A Conversation with an F-35 test pilot
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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.…
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In the cockpit with an F-35 Test Pilot: Weapons and Warfare
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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 …
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Bonus Episode: A Look At Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions with Peter Brookes
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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 Am…
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Iran’s nuclear activity may raise concerns in the US: Weapons and Warfare
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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.…
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US Air Force using mixed reality to train new pilots: Weapons and Warfare
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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 possib…
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Nebraska developing pill to prevent radiation sickness: Weapons and Warfare
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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 oper…
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Let’s face it, the world is a little wild right now. There are countries invading countries and pirates stealing ships. There’s a lot to talk about from the world of Weapons and Warfare, and at Straight Arrow News, we got your six. Weapons and Warfare is a weekly show, hosted by Ryan Robertson, and will bring you the latest news from our nation’s f…
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