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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Veterans of Foreign Wars executive director talks VA communication
Following workforce cuts and sweeping changes, how streamlined is communication between the VFW and the VA? Ryan Gallucci offers his thoughts.
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How can advocacy groups bring vets’ issues to the forefront of public consciousness?
As a new era of veterans leaves the services, Veterans of Foreign Wars Executive Director Ryan Gallucci discusses how VA care must evolve.
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The U.S. shift towards drone warfare | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.26.25
The often ponderously slow U.S. defense system tries to adapt to the rapidly advancing world of drone warfare. What are its latest moves to keep up?
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Are drones the new standard squad weapon?
From new units to new training, a look at how the “drone era” of war fighting has materialized at the unit level.
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“Large-scale drone warfare” an eye-opener for Pentagon leaders
Ukraine’s rapid innovations against Russia have prompted the Dept. of Defense to try to adapt faster than the defense base is used to — with mixed results.
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How the U.S. military is updating drone defense strategy
From the Pentagon all the way down to individual units, the military is working on ways to defend themselves against fleets of cheap attack drones.
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Get a look at Elbit’s enhanced binocular night vision goggles
Looking to see thermal and intensified imagery at the same time? Want real-time data in your eye instead of checking a map? Check out Elbit America’s new NVGs.
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Will special operators fly armed dune buggies into battles of the future?
Meet the fan-powered, parachute-equipped vehicle designed to carry elite teams through the air into hot zones — the Skyrunner.
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Vertical lift, fixed-wing flight: Get a look at PteroDynamics’ transwing aircraft
PteroDynamics shows off a drone that can transform from a quadcopter to a fixed wing aircraft while in flight.
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Is the beloved A-10 Warthog finally being retired for good?
Amid an unconventional Pentagon budget rollout, the future of the A-10 Warthog hangs in the balance. A look into spending cuts made in the 2026 defense budget.
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Will Congress approve of the Pentagon’s budget?
The Pentagon has submitted its 2026 budget – but at the end of the day, it’s just a request. How will Congress react? Our panel looks ahead.
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How do you recruit for a cyber army of the near future?
The military needs to create a next-gen cyber force. How will it go about doing it, and who will it recruit? Our panel weighs in.