Weapons and Warfare

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 Institute of War at West Point titled ‘What is Russia’s theory of victory in Ukraine?’.

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 country’s national defenses. Plus we hear from a shipping expert on the crisis in the Red Sea.

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. 

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 the Humvee, the Oshkosh L-ATV.

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 American leadership uncomfortable.

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.

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 possible.

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 operating where radiation poses a threat.

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.