Why the Air Force Research Lab is so important: Weapons and Warfare

April 3, 2024

Brett Baker

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In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson checks in with the director of Strategic Partnering at the Air Force Research Laboratory. From fifth-generation fighters to the B-21 and drones to missiles, learn about all things AFRL and find out how the lab is working to meet the needs of today’s airmen and guardians.

Also featured in this episode:

A new report from the Government Accounting Office details a troubling trend for the U.S. military.
Australia makes a deal to bring nuclear-powered subs to its navy.
“Band of Brothers” actors are training to parachute into Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
For this week’s weapon of the week, a critical mission gets a major upgrade — check out the EA-37B Compass Call.

You can subscribe to the Weapons and Warfare podcast on the platform of your choosing here.

Tags: Air Force, Air Force Research Lab, Government Accountability Office, U.S. Air Force, U.S. military, Weapons

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Also featured in this episode:

A new report from the Government Accounting Office details a troubling trend for the U.S. military.
Australia makes a deal to bring nuclear-powered subs to its navy.
“Band of Brothers” actors are training to parachute into Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
For this week’s weapon of the week, a critical mission gets a major upgrade — check out the EA-37B Compass Call.

You can subscribe to the Weapons and Warfare podcast on the platform of your choosing here.

Tags: Air Force, Air Force Research Lab, Government Accountability Office, U.S. Air Force, U.S. military, Weapons

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