Defense News Weekly
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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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Prioritizing missile production: how can the US build back stockpiles quickly?
As the Pentagon looks to speed up missile production following combat in Iran, defense leaders map out ways to tackle the problem.
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China copies Pentagon-funded robot dog design in move to own the market | Headlines
Leveraging its ability to compel its industrial base and history of emulating U.S. defense tech, China makes a move to mass produce quadruped robots.
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How Much Does Leasing Really Cost You | Money Minute
Leasing a vehicle can seem like a great deal at first, but make sure you understand all the costs.
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Tomahawk production gets a boost | Defense Dollars
Raytheon was awarded $23 billion to speed up cruise missile production as L3Harris changes leadership. Those stories and more on this week’s Defense Dollars.
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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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A torpedo-hunting torpedo? Meet the ‘SeaSpider.’
To protect ships at sea, a German defense company is developing an eye-popping solution: rocket-powered anti-torpedo torpedoes.
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Navy chief says force should operate on ‘wartime footing’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.27.26
To meet mission and shipbuilding demands, the Navy should operate like it is at war, a top official says. Plus, details of the Tump-class battleships.
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How are defense companies faring so far in 2026? | Defense Dollars
The U.S.’s biggest defense companies have financial returns headed in one direction since the start of the year. Find out which way things are going.
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CNO: Navy should operate on a wartime footing to meet its goals
A senior Navy leader says the service needs to operate as though it’s actually at war to advance its priorities. Plus, details of the Trump-class battleships.
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How can Congress move the ‘Golden Dome’ forward? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.17.26
A futuristic missile defense shield that would protect the American homeland is a massive project. How are its supporters in Congress trying to make it real?
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Is Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ feasible? A congressional supporter weighs in
Rep. Jeff Crank, founder of the House Golden Dome Caucus, says not only is President Trump’s missile defense proposal possible — it can also be done quickly.
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Too many ‘Golden’ initiatives?
Is a glut of massive military projects amounting to overload? A congressman talks through whether ideas like the ‘Golden Fleet’ are hampering the ‘Golden Dome.’
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Next steps for the ‘Golden Dome’ in Congress
Co-founder of the House Golden Dome Caucus Rep. Jeff Crank walks through how he wants to advance the president’s signature missile defense program in 2026.
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Military action in Venezuela: details and analysis | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.9.26
A remarkable operation by U.S. forces to capture the president of Venezuela grabs the world’s attention. Defense News looks at how the mission unfolded.
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Foreshadowing the US military raid in Venezuela
What were the conditions and context of the U.S. military buildup in the months leading up to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? An analyst bre
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What’s next for the military in the Western Hemisphere after Venezuela?
Following the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, what’s next for U.S. forces in their own hemisphere? An analyst weighs in.
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How did the raid in Venezuela affect the defense industry’s bottom line? | Defense Dollars
A look at how the recent military activity in South America rippled through the defense industry financial market.