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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Lockheed Martin unveils new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for Patriot systems
With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons.
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Pentagon looks for $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
The Pentagon wants to build its stockpile of autonomous weapons from thousands of units to the millions — and needs congressional funding to get it done.
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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
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Working to relieve “tactical dehydration” with new urine collection systems for troops
Skydrate shows off the latest designs for its urine collection systems, made to aid pilots and troops stuck in convoys of both sexes.
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Army looking to advance another new rifle for troops | Headlines
Fielding of the M8 carbine, the Army took notes from soldiers on its weight and length and aims to get it into troops’ hands by December
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Air Force conducts first flight of drone wingman
The Air Force flew its first collaborative combat aircraft, the YFQ-42A from General Atomics, on Wednesday. Anduril’s YFQ-44A is expected to fly soon.
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Protecting troops’ benefits in an evolving government | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.23.25
The president of the Military Officers Association of America talks about the state of efforts to ensure troops’ and vets’ benefits in a new administration.
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Leasing vs. Buying: Making the Right Car Financing Choice — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you understand if leasing or buying your next car is your best option.
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Under a new administration, military officers group looks for positive change
Following a tumultuous start to the second Trump administration, a group dedicated to securing troops’ benefits says it sees positive signs as the dust settles.
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Group looks to foster across-the-board conversation on vets’, troops’ needs
President of MOAA Brian Kelly talks about fostering conversation on ‘the thing that really powers defense,’ the people involved, and their day-to-day needs
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What should congress prioritize for vets’ spending this year? A look at top options
The CEO of a top service group says transition to veteran life should be a top priority for legislators looking to appropriate funds in the upcoming budget.
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Wait, you can put a suppressor on a minigun? AND a cannon?
Manufacturers have made it possible to make even the gnarliest weapons silent but deadly.
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Soldiers pioneer the space domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.16.25
Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey discusses how the Army plans to expand its reach into space at the Space and Missile Defense Conference 2025.
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Four girls rescued by USCG in MN
U.S. Coast Guard footage shows rescue crews saving four girls who were stranded on a small island in Lake Superior, Minnesota.
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Tips for Balancing Student Loans as You Start Your Career — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to handle your student loans as you take the next big step in your life.
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How the Army plans to evolve its missile defense capabilities
In an increasingly contested global environment, Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey shares what he thinks is the Army’s most important modernization effort.
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Soldiers are heading to a new battlefield: space
At SMD 2025, Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey discusses how the Army is adapting to fight above the clouds in a 21st-century war.