Defense News Weekly
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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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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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Defense Manpower Data Center’s data breach | MOAA Headlines
Personal information for millions potentially got exposed in a security breach at a military agency, officials said recently.
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From “Me” to “We”- Money Tips for Couples | Money Minute
From tackling debt to padding an emergency or retirement fund, naming money goals as a team can help you avoid surprises later.
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Navy leaders: we need more money | Defense News Weekly Extra
On Capitol Hill, the acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly, says the service needs more money to build a larger fleet.
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What happens after the Ford class? | Defense News Weekly Extra
A study has been commissioned to figure out the future of aircraft carriers beyond the Ford class ships.
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A-10 moves causing anger from lawmakers | Defense News Weekly Extra
The Air Force’s plan to retire older A-10 aircraft is facing opposition from Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is continuing to grill service leaders on the plan.
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How to transform the Marine Corps–without extra money | Defense News Weekly Extra
Typically, when service chiefs visit Capitol Hill, they ask for more money–so when the Marines didn’t do that, Congress was surprised.
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A Space National Guard? Not quite yet | Defense News Weekly Extra
Despite Congressional pressure, a Space National Guard could take a while to be established–if at all. Plus, what it will look like is up in the air.
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What to do about the KC-46? | Defense News Weekly full episode: March 6, 2020
Air Force leaders are facing serious questions about the KC-46 tanker program, as well as other major defense programs.
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Here’s why one major hypersonic program won’t go forward | Defense News Weekly Extra
Pentagon officials recently briefed reporters on the military’s hypersonic weapons development. Here’s what they had to say about the ending of one program.
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Plan to retire older A-10s hits Congressional roadblock | Defense News Weekly Extra
As Air Force leaders testify on Capitol Hill, members of Congress aren’t happy with plans to retire older aircraft–especially A-10s.
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Israel cleared to buy KC-46s | Defense News Weekly Extra
The State Department has cleared Israel to buy up to 8 of the troubled Boeing tankers.
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New amphibious assault ship delivered | Defense News Weekly Extra
The next America-class amphib is now in Navy hands, and is expected to join the fleet later this year.
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Aging Australian Hornets sold to American company | Defense News Weekly Extra
Australia’s air force will sell up to 46 of its older fighters to a U.S. company, who want to use them for training.
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Lawmakers unhappy with KC-46 progress | Defense News Weekly Extra
During testimony on Capitol Hill, lawmakers made clear that they aren’t happy with the status of the KC-46 tanker.