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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How to Reset Your Finances After Holiday Spending — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with advice on how to reset your finances after the holiday season and prepare for the new year.
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Sailors, shipbuilding and the state of US seapower | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.2.26
The Navy’s highest-ranking officer, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle talks to Defense News about the near future of American seapower.
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‘A threat to the homeland’ – the Navy’s role in controversial boat strikes
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Chief of Naval Operations looks ahead regarding his force’s role in Souther Command.
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How the Navy can keep up in a competitive global ‘landscape’ at sea
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says competitors around the world are aggressively pursuing larger navies, but the U.S. can retain primacy at sea.
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Shipbuilding, drones, and the shape of US naval industrial base
In a revived shipbuilding era, how much production should be dedicated to autonomous vessels? The chief of naval operations talks about the Navy of the future.
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The state of US hypersonic capabilities | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.13.25
As China and other U.S. rivals claim to field operational hypersonic missiles, where does the U.S. stand in developing its own weapons? An expert weighs in.
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Fireside chat with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle
Adm. Daryl Caudle sits down with us to discuss achieving naval supremacy during an era of evolving strategic environments and fierce near-peer competition.
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Does the US need a ‘hypersonic czar’?
Former Air Force Secretary and Atlantic Council security expert Deborah James talks about how the military should approach an aggressive hypersonics program.
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Which service is leading the US hypersonics race?
From ‘Dark Eagle’ to ‘Arrow’ and others, the American military branches are working on their own hypersonic platforms. Which one is closest to production?
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Where will the Pentagon spend $900 billion? – Defense Dollars
On this episode of Defense Dollars, a high-level look at the emerging defense budget. Plus, Britain’s Ajax woes, and a new drone wingman offering.
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New ways for vets to connect and protect | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.6.25
New, innovative services for vets with a range of interests are on tap at MCON 2025. Plus, the latest in defense contracting. That and more in this episode.
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For veteran gun owners and others, a service to keep firearms safe
If you’re a gun owner, what can you do with your firearms while you head out on a long deployment or PCS? Pause to Protect talks about safe firearms storage.