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
A WWII War Correspondents Story
This week on Weapons & Warfare, as the world reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Host Ryan Robertson has a conversation with journalism professor, and documentarian, Barney McCoy about his lat…
00:35:37 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
Taking computing power to the battlespace
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 ma…
00:17:20 |
Thu 30 May 2024
Taking the next step, why Warriors Ethos is on a mission for veterans
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 connec…
00:17:49 |
Wed 22 May 2024
Destination Tampa, SOF Week 2024
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’…
00:13:13 |
Wed 15 May 2024
Desperately Seeking Solutions (America’s Shipbuilding Problem)
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 stru…
00:16:18 |
Wed 08 May 2024
Throttle up with Ghostworks and the M-Hull
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 S…
00:17:24 |
Wed 01 May 2024
New tech tackling an old problem
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 M…
00:16:48 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Big News out of ‘Sea, Air, Space 2024’
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. Leadersh…
00:15:48 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Bonus Episode: Interview with former Naval Aviator turned YouTuber, Rob Roy
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 pl…
00:18:13 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer
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 Ro…
00:17:50 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Private jets are being refitted to be Air Force attack planes
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 f…
00:20:05 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
Where is AI technology now and where is it headed?
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…
00:18:37 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
A-UGVs give Marines an advantage on the battlefield
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 subjec…
00:21:22 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
US Air Force finding best cyber talent to use as defense
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 cy…
00:16:50 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Air Force partners with startup to transform mental health care for troops
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 Rober…
00:24:20 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Bonus Episode: Meet some of the minds behind the MindGym
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 For…
00:35:58 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Congress is holding Air and Space Forces back
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 Co…
00:14:21 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
BONUS PODCAST: The different versions of victory for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
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 cu…
00:18:35 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
What will Vladimir Putin see as a victory in Ukraine?
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 visi…
00:18:46 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
‘Rocks of War’, A Potential Problem For America’s Military
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 R…
00:20:41 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
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