Weapons and Warfare

This week on Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Robertson explores the groundbreaking partnership between Textron and Leonardo in developing the Beechcraft M-346N as the potential next training jet for Naval aviators. Ryan hits the tarmac to get an up-close look into the innovative design features that set the M-346N apart, hear insights about the collaboration's significance, and discover how this...

This week on Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Robertson takes a deep dive into the Cadet Leadership Development Course (CLDT) at West Point. We’ll hear firsthand from cadets who have successfully completed this rigorous program, exploring how it shapes their journey as they prepare to graduate and become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army. Learn about the challenges they face, the skills they...

This week on Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Robertson takes you inside a recent Air, Space, and Cyber event in National Harbor, Maryland, where three Air Force generals and a defense industry executive engage in a compelling discussion on the modernization of the nuclear triad. They address the urgent need for advancements in intercontinental ballistic missiles, strategic bombers, and submarine...

This week on Weapons & Warfare host Ryan Robertson takes a look at the innovative agreement between AeroVironment (AV) and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), exploring their possible role in the Golden Dome initiative. Robertson examines the potential of their partnership on national security and how it could help shape the future of national defense and the strategic role of the Golden Dome...

This week on Weapons & Warfare In this episode host Ryan Robertson reports from the AUSA 2025 National Event in Washington, DC, featuring an in-depth look at the current state of the U.S. Army. Hear from Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, who discuss key priorities, modernization efforts, and the challenges facing the Army today. In our Weapon of...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes part in a roundtable interview with General John Lamontagnethe, Commander of Air Mobility Command, on the future of AMC, discussing the critical capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of modern warfare. General Lamontagnethe shares insights on the strategic challenges AMC faces and the innovative technologies that will...

This week, host Ryan Robertson is in National Harbor, Maryland, for the AFA's Air, Space, and Cyber 2025 event. We check in with Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink, discussing his vision for modernization and readiness. We also hear from outgoing Chief of Staff General David Allvin, who wants to ensure the branch is on the right course as he prepares to retire. In our Weapon of the Week:...

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes us to Lviv, Ukraine, for the second annual 'Defense Valley Tech 2025' event, the world's largest investment summit for defense technologies. Organized by Brave1 in collaboration with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, this groundbreaking summit highlights cutting-edge innovations in AI, drones, and electronic warfare, while...

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson visits Lviv, Ukraine, to discuss the Budapest Memorandum and its failure to protect Ukraine amid Russian aggression. Ryan highlights the implications of this diplomatic shortfall and explores potential security guarantees in ensuring sovereignty for Ukraine post-conflict. Plus, we see how NATO Allies and partners are enhancing Ukrainian...

This week on Weapons & Warfare, host Ryan Robertson digs into the crucial question about shaping the future of European security: What vision do Kyiv and its allies have for security guarantees against potential Russian aggression? As tensions continue to rise, more than two dozen countries are exploring their roles in fortifying support for Ukraine. Ryan will take us beyond the headlines,...