Defense News Weekly Episodes
Find full episodes of the only television show focusing on the business of defense and the issues affecting the lives of men and women in the U.S. military.
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Insight on the art of scaling up missile production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.25.26
A panel of military and defense industry experts weigh the options for increasing U.S. missile production. Plus, military headlines from around the globe.
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DARPA explores novel designs for high-payload drones | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.18.26
Looking to develop lightweight drones that can carry four times their own weight in cargo, DARPA offers millions in the “Lift Challenge.” Find out who won.
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The cost of new battleships in a Golden Fleet | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.11.26
New estimates reveal an increased cost for a potential new class of ships for the Navy. Plus, military spouses head up quality of life improvement efforts.
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Navy Reserve retention bonuses on the rise | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.7.26
The Navy ups the ante for recruiting and retaining Reserve sailors, and a service medal is revived by the Pentagon. Plus, a tour of a military museum.
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Are changes coming to veterans’ benefits? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.21.26
A leader at the center of Congress’ efforts to revamp some veterans’ benefits weighs in on the changes. Plus, testosterone tests for troops.
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New fitness standard takes hold across the Army | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.14.26
The Army implements the new waist-to-height ratio system amid a Pentagon push for revamped standards. Plus, new tech on the scene at Eurosatory 2026.
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A look into the future of Army technology | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.8.25
Defense News gets the rare chance to talk to one of the top minds in the Army on technology and transformation. Plus, updates to Army missile defense policy.
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Army aviation changes and AI developments | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.1.25
What changes are coming to the Army’s aviation wing? Plus, the challenges of developing AI-powered ground systems. That and more from AUSA 2025.
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Missiles, drones and more: The Army takes to the air | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.25.25
From the floor at AUSA, we bring updates on Army missile capabilities and get insight from top commanders around the force on priorities for the coming year.
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Plotting the future of drone warfare | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.11.25
Can anything stop AI from evolving the nature of drone warfare? Plus, securing the Arctic amid an evolving threat landscape.
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Securing the Indo-Pacific and boosting US shipbuilding | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.4.25
How can the U.S. counter threats from China? Plus, learn about efforts to master the cyber domain. That and more from the 2025 Defense News Conference.
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Robots, missiles and more at DSEI 2025 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.27.25
From bomb-deactivating robots to AI-enabled UAVs, get a look at the show floor at DSEI 2025 in London.
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Drones, drones, drones: Highlights from DSEI 2025 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.13.25
The most transformative battlefield tech in a generation takes center stage at the DSEI defense conference. See the latest from the show floor in London.
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Honoring the 2025 Service Members of the Year | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.13.25
Selfless acts of bravery, grit and sacrifice are highlighted in a selection of profiles of the 2025 Service Members of the Year from Military Times.
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China, the Pacific and the challenges of modern security | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.6.25
Experts and members of Congress alike tackle defense and security topics in highlights from the 2025 Defense News Conference in Washington, D.C.
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How DARPA plans to keep troops alive in modern war | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.30.25
The head of DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office stops by to talk about domestic crop security, programs to save troops in the age of drone warfare, and more.
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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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New administration spells changes for vets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.2.25
Amid a flurry of reforms at VA and in the White House, the executive director of Veterans of Foreign Wars talks about what the changes mean for vets.