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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On the floor of AFA
Charlsy Panzino gets an up-close look at some of the technology on the floor of the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
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Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack offers tips on choosing life insurance.
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From across the pond: Utility vehicles, rocket launchers, IED-destroying drones
The U.K.’s Defence and Security Organisation used the DSEI expo in London, England, as an opportunity to showcase defense systems available from British companies. Defense News got up close with a few.
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T-X trainer competition heats up at AFA conference
Defense News TV brings you a look at three entries in the U.S. Air Force’s T-X trainer program, set up to replace the T-38 currently in service. The winner is expected to be announced later this year.
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The race to replace the Huey
Defense News TV talks to two companies vying to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging UH-1N Huey helicopters. One offering is the MH-139, built by Boeing and Leonardo; and the other is the HH-60U version of the Sikorsky Blackhawk.
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Exclusive interviews: U.S. Air Force secretary and chief of staff
Both Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein sit down with Defense News TV to discuss the B-21 Raider, JSTARS recapitalization and the future of the service at the Air Force Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
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A naval ‘renaissance’ in the UK
Soon after the U.K. revealed plans to develop next-generation warships with export opportunities in mind, Defense News Executive Editor Jill Aitoro spoke to the head of Britain’s Defence and Security Organisation, Stephen Phipson, about the end game.
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Money Minute: Buying a car
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union discusses the advantages of buying a car.
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NATO official details alliance’s budgetary, capability challenges
Air Commodore Ralph Reefman, assistant chief of staff for defense planning at NATO Allied Command Transformation, sat down with Defense News to talk about capability gaps and the challenge of coordinating 29 member states to meet budgetary needs.
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Take a tour of the HMS Argyll
Lt. Cmdr. David Tetchner of the British Royal Navy takes Defense News TV on a tour of the frigate HMS Argyll, showing off the ship’s capabilities and technology.
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Exclusive interview with US Navy Secretary Richard Spencer
Defense News naval warfare reporter David Larter sits down with U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer to discuss the service’s response to two collisions of merchant ships with 7th Fleet destroyers. The two incidents resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors.
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The Montford Point Marines
In 1942, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued a presidential directive that made it possible for African-Americans to join the Marine Corps. Unlike white recruits, African-Americans were not sent to boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, or San Diego, California. Instead, they were sent to basic training at Montford Point, North Carolina. Marine veteran…