Episodes

  • Plug and Play A.I. Pilots

    Plug and Play A.I. Pilots
    Nov 4 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare taking the A.I. pilot out of the cockpit and putting it into the captain’s chair. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at EpiSci’s most recent effort to plug and play their A.I. into multiple platforms. And our Weapon of the Week: Army tests out Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company
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    16 mins
  • Connected on the Frontlines: The Power of Persistent Systems' Ad Hoc Networks

    Connected on the Frontlines: The Power of Persistent Systems' Ad Hoc Networks
    Nov 6 2024
    This week, on Weapons & Warfare, we visit Persistent Systems, a leader in advanced communication technologies. Host Ryan Robertson explores their innovative ad hoc network of radios, which enables seamless and secure communication in challenging environments. See how these cutting-edge devices facilitate real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing operational efficiency and situational awareness on the battlefield. Plus, an up-close look at the RAZR is in our Weapon of the Week. See how it’s keeping America’s stealth aircraft invisible to would-be adversaries.
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    19 mins
  • Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line

    Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line
    Nov 4 2024
    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.
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    19 mins
  • On location in D.C. for AUSA 2024

    On location in D.C. for AUSA 2024
    Oct 23 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re in Washington, D.C., for the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference and exhibition. Host Ryan Robertson catches up with the Army’s senior leadership and civilian counterparts to get a feel for where the nation’s largest and oldest fighting force is headed in the face of ever-changing threats worldwide. Plus, Northrup Grumman introduces a new duel-feed Bushmaster chain gun.
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    18 mins
  • General Dynamic’s Vision For A Mobile Command Center

    General Dynamic’s Vision For A Mobile Command Center
    Oct 30 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare, making Mission Command mobile. Host Ryan Robertson visits General Dynamics Land Systems to see their vision for the future of ground combat with their suite of purpose-built vehicles. Plus, we get an up-close look at GENTEX’s next generation of helicopter helmets.
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    19 mins
  • Update: The long road back for the V-22 Osprey

    Update: The long road back for the V-22 Osprey
    Oct 16 2024
    This week, Weapons & Warfare has an update on one of the DOD’s most controversial aircraft: the V-22 Osprey. Host Ryan Robertson connects with the new boss of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lieutenant General Michael Conley, for a progress report on how soon the tiltrotor transport might return to full operational status. Plus, in our Weapon of the Week, Marines take autonomous “narco sub” to the South China Sea.
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    17 mins
  • Addressing the China Problem

    Addressing the China Problem
    Oct 9 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare we’re taking a look at the China problem. Host Ryan Robertson breaks down some key thoughts by three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military. Addressing strategic, technological, and operational issues, highlighting the implications for national security and defense policy. And in our Weapon of the Week, step inside the VigilantHalo. A next level command and control platform built by BlueHalo.
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    19 mins
  • Could the U.S. take out Russia and China's nuclear forces in less than two hours?:

    Could the U.S. take out Russia and China's nuclear forces in less than two hours?:
    Oct 2 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re reviewing a controversial new paper that makes some extraordinary claims about the U.S. and its ability to deal with its near-peer adversaries. Host Ryan Robertson visits with one of the paper’s authors, as well as a former U.S. military intelligence officer, for his take on the paper’s claims. And in our Weapon of the Week, Andruil uses anime to introduce their new missile.
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    22 mins