Friday, February 13, 2026

Ben Wolfgang and John T. Seward break down the confusion around an apparent anti-drone laser weapon test that nearly shut down the El Paso airport, U.S.-Iran talks, and Russia’s strategy of trading men for ground in eastern Ukraine.

Then, Dr. Alex Miller, chief technology officer for the U.S. Army, joins the show to talk about soldiers training alongside autonomous systems, how much new technology to put on a soldier’s plate, and how the Army is building capabilities that can withstand even the most extreme conditions.

Plus, the “Threat of the Week.” 

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