Weapons and Warfare

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re going hypersonic. Host

Ryan Robertson talks with one of the decision makers behind Lockheed Martin’s

entry into the race: the Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile, a stand-off hypersonic

weapon designed to fit the F-35A/C and F-22A. Plus, our Weapon of the Week is

heading to the range for Operation Hard Kill and the focus on anti-drone

defensive systems.

This week on Weapons & Warfare we take a look at Ukraine’s

switch from defense to offense with their incursion into the Kursk region of

Russia. Host Ryan Robertson visits with some senior fellows from the Center for

European Policy Analysis to get their assessment of what Ukraine’s offensive

means for the next phase of Russia’s illegal war. And defense contractor

Anduril makes a return to our Weapon of the Week segment with the Ghost Shark.

This week on Weapons & Warfare, seeking a solution to the military’s billion-dollar parts problem. Host Ryan Robertson looks at additive manufacturing and how military leadership sees it as a solution to boats that need repairing and planes that need maintenance by shortening the supply chain. And we turn to an Army legend for our Weapon of the Week. The M1A2 Abrams, four decades strong and still rolling forward.

This week, on Weapons & Warfare, some information on the

battle against misinformation. Host Ryan Robertson visits with intelligence

analyst and content creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against

misinformation and how he thinks the U.S. and its allies need to deal with bad

actors. And our Weapon of the Week recognizes American service members that

competed in the Paris games.

This week on Weapons & Warfare the F-16s have arrived. After

nearly two years of negotiations and intense training, Ukraine's long hoped for

F-16s have started arriving. Host Ryan Robertson takes an in-depth look at the

road traveled to turn a dream into a reality. Plus our Weapon of the Week could

be the Army’s next “shoot and scoot” solution, meet the Hawkeye Howitzer!

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re headed for open waters

to examine the military’s focus on maritime innovation. Host Ryan Robertson

visits with the man behind Sharrow Marine, who hopes to bring their innovation

in prop technology to America’s national defense efforts. And our Weapon of the

Week is the ACV-30, the USMC’s new amphibious combat vehicle.

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re revisiting some of our favorite Weapons of the Week. Host Ryan Robertson is joined by Senior Producer Brett Baker, Video Editor Brian Spencer, and Graphics Designer Dakota Piteo, as the crew behind the show talks about some of their favorite pieces of technology and hardware.

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.

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.

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.