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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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Battleship New Jersey sails again: historic ship heads for repairs in dry dock
One of the most storied ships in Navy history, the 80-year-old WWII battleship New Jersey, gets pulled from the water for maintenance and repairs.
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Special ops unleash a barrage of firepower at SOF Week 2024
How would special operations forces take down a threat in your city? With helicopters, boats and guns blazing of course. See the SOF Week tactics demo.
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Marines turn to new tech to produce deadlier shooters
The Marine Corps wants its riflemen to be even more lethal marksmen – and wants to use updated tech to get troops to hit the mark. See how they plan to do it.
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New ponchos look to make troops invisible to infrared, thermal scopes
The war in Ukraine has shown that neither darkness or concealment hides troops from optics on drones and sniper rifles. Two companies look to change the game.
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SOF Week highlights and AI-driven fighter jets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.11.24
Special forces tech and capabilities were on display at SOF Week in Tampa, and AI takes the controls on an F-16. Plus: new undersea drones.
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Financial Tips for Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life — Money Minute
Leaving the military can be challenging. Planning ahead can help ease the transition. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Want a higher education degree after service? Follow these tips
Veterans who want to go to college after they get out of the military face a unique set of challenges. Two experts weigh in on how to smooth the transition.
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Highlights: Service Members of the Year 2024 awards
See big moments from the 2024 Service Members of the Year gala event in Washington, D.C.
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What tech and gear to special ops troops want? A roundup from SOF Week
Loitering munitions, drones, and new stealthy swimmer delivery vehicles – a look at some of the items on offer at SOF Week 2024 in Tampa.
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Long range undersea drone can recharge its own batteries
Defense developers are looking for new ways to provide better information about the ocean floor. Meet Terradepth and its long-range UUV.
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Secretary of the Air Force flies in AI-driven fighter jet
See the Air Force’s leader ride in an F-16 with artificial intelligence at the controls as the force seeks to show off new capabilities.
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New thermal optics and more at Modern Day Marine 2024 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.4.24
A sight that combines thermal and red-dot capability, lifelike training munitions and an instant private field toilet? See highlights from Modern Day Marine.