Episodes

  • Visualizing Victory: The Honeywell 360 Display - Weapons And Warfare

    Visualizing Victory: The Honeywell 360 Display - Weapons And Warfare
    Nov 27 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare, Ryan Robertson examines the revolutionary Honeywell 360° Display, a game-changer in military visualization technology. See how this innovative display system enhances situational awareness for troops in the field, allowing for real-time data integration and improved decision-making. In our Weapon Of The Week, we take a look at Elbit Systems’ Sigma howitzer. It is a modern, self-propelled artillery system designed for precision and efficiency on the battlefield.
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    19 mins
  • Next-Gen Recruitment: The Army's New Approach"

    Next-Gen Recruitment: The Army's New Approach"
    Nov 27 2024
    This week on Weapons & Warfare we explore the innovative strategies the Army is implementing to transform recruitment in an ever-evolving military landscape. Host Ryan Robertson checks in with Army leadership to see how they are reshaping the way they attract new talent. And our 'Weapon of the Week' spotlight shines on the D-Fend Solutions AirEnforce 2, a cutting-edge counter-drone technology designed to protect airspace from unauthorized UAVs. Join us as we examine the capabilities and implications of this advanced system in modern warfare, featuring expert interviews and on-the-ground demonstrations. Don't miss this insightful episode that bridges the gap between recruitment and revolutionary defense technologies!
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    22 mins
  • Plug and Play A.I. Pilots

    Plug and Play A.I. Pilots
    Nov 20 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