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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |William O. Jackson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
The U.S. has carried out more than 350 airstrikes on Houthi targets since March, aiming to protect Red Sea trade and counter Iranian influence. Officials said the campaign seeks to deter future attacks on regional partners and commercial vessels. The Houthis continue to fire drones and missiles, claiming U.S. strikes failed to degrade their capabilities. They also reported civilian casualties from the attacks.
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san.com | Ryan Robertson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
[RYAN ROBERTSON]A YEAR AGO AT THIS VERY EVENT WE TALKED TO THE C-E-O OF FAIRBANKS MORSE DEFENSE ABOUT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IS HAVING TO NAVIGATE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF TODAY’S NAVY, COAST GUARD AND MARINES. FAST FORWARD 12 MONTHS AND F-M-D IS BACK AT SEA, AIR, SPACE WITH AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT COULD HELP CALM SOME VERY CHOPPY WATERS.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
[Ryan Robertson]ALL RIGHT, FOLKS, FOR OUR WEAPON OF THE WEEK THIS WEEK, WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU JOINING ME NOW TO TALK ABOUT IT IS STEVE HELMER WITH TEXTRON. STEVE, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. THANKS FOR HAVING ME SO CALL SIGN JOE. JOE. THAT MEANS YOU’RE A PILOT, NAVAL AVIATOR. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT A NEW POTENTIAL NAVAL TRAINER WALK ME THROUGH THE STEPS.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
[Ryan Robertson]THANKS TO THE DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS JOBS, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO GATHER AMERICA’S MARITIME LEADERSHIP IN ONE PLACE TO TALK ABOUT WHERE THE NAVY IS, AND WHERE IT’S GOING. WHICH IS WHAT MAKES ‘SEA, AIR, SPACE’ SUCH AN IMPORTANT EVENT ON THE CALENDAR.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |William O. Jackson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
Ukrainian troops captured two Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Donetsk. Both captured men said that Russian forces misled them into joining and called their experience disillusioning. They expressed regret and said they hope to return to China in a future prisoner exchange. The captured fighters, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, said that they volunteered, denied having Chinese government ties and spoke at a press event organized by Ukraine.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |Brett Baker |Ryan Robertson Anchor
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcased its Typhoon counter-unmanned aircraft system, successfully striking a drone on its second firing attempt during a demonstration in Israel. The launch highlighted the system’s capabilities despite initial misses. The Israeli Defense Ministry allocated funding for various weapon systems, including the Typhoon, designed to counter drone threats from groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas, using a Northrop Grumman 30 mm M-K-44 Bushmaster gun.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
China officially opened a new overseas military base at Ream Naval Station in Cambodia, giving it strategic access to key maritime routes in Southeast Asia. The base is described as a ‘joint logistics and training center’ but features clear military upgrades. The U.S. is concerned China may receive special access at the base, potentially undermining regional security and allied operations.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |William O. Jackson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
Ukraine demonstrated its Tryzub laser weapon system for the first time, showcasing a prototype that can intercept drones, missiles and aircraft. Military officials presented test footage and described its capabilities during a European defense industry conference. Operators steered the laser manually to hit airborne targets and blind onboard cameras, with plans to automate the system in future versions.
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3 weeks ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |William O. Jackson |Ryan Robertson Anchor
[Ryan Robertson]SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO IS IN BRUSSELS THIS WEEK, MEETING WITH NATO FOREIGN MINISTERS AS QUESTIONS GROW ABOUT THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S POSITION ON EUROPE, UKRAINE, AND RUSSIA. RUBIO TOLD ALLIES THE U.S. REMAINS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO NATO, EVEN AS PRESIDENT TRUMP IS PUSHING FOR A MAJOR SHIFT IN DEFENSE SPENDING. TRUMP WANTS ALL NATO MEMBERS TO SPEND FIVE PERCENT OF THEIR GDP ON DEFENSE—MORE THAN DOUBLE THE CURRENT TWO PERCENT RECOMMENDED BENCHMARK.
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3 weeks ago | 
san.com | Ryan Robertson |Evan Hummel |Ryan Robertson Anchor
A trio of Russian satellites left many questions unanswered among the scientific community after a mysterious object was released into orbit from one of the satellites. The new development raised concerns that Moscow may be weaponizing space. Russia has not released details on the nature of the satellites or the object. The mystery object purpose is unknown and speculation on its use is ongoing among scientists.
