Weapons and Warfare
America’s military operations are constantly evolving. From boot camp to boots on the ground, anchor Ryan Robertson provides in-depth coverage of international armed conflicts and the latest technological developments in weaponry worldwide.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Connected on the Frontlines: The Power of Persistent Systems' Ad Hoc Networks
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 se…
00:18:51 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line
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 worl…
00:18:40 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
On location in D.C. for AUSA 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 an…
00:17:47 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
General Dynamic’s Vision For A Mobile Command Center
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…
00:18:55 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Update: The long road back for the V-22 Osprey
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, Li…
00:17:02 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Addressing the China Problem
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 p…
00:19:19 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Could the U.S. take out Russia and China's nuclear forces in less than two hours?:
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 Roberts…
00:21:42 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
On Location at The AFA’s Air, Space, and Cyber 2024 Conference
This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re on location at the AFA’s Air, Space, and Cyber 2024 Conference. Hear from the Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, and Chief of Staff, Gen. David Allvin, a…
00:14:38 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Going hypersonic with the Mako missile
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 Missi…
00:19:30 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
What does Ukraine’s Kursk incursion mean for the war?
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 fro…
00:17:31 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Seeking a solution with additive manufacturing
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 solutio…
00:18:15 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
The Battle Against Misinformation
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 a…
00:22:20 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
UKRAINE GETS THE KEYS TO THEIR FIRSAT F-16s
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 …
00:22:51 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Putting An Emphasis on Maritime Innovation
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 …
00:22:23 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Weapons of the Week Revisited
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 Desig…
00:18:04 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
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 significan…
00:21:36 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
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 ne…
00:21:59 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
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 mos…
00:18:37 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
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 maritim…
00:18:18 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
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 …
00:18:56 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
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