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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Military sees significant spike in mental health diagnoses
A new report outlines a worrying rise in mental health issues among troops over a five-year period. Get a look at the trends in the latest study.
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Inside the Pentagon’s years-long move to counter China
The dawn of the Biden administration came with a huge shift in the Pentagon’s approach to blunting China’s influence. Get a look inside the comprehensive policy
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How do Marine drill instructors learn to scream loud enough to train new troops?
Go inside the Marine Drill Instructor School, where troops learn to become the men and women who led their intimidating introduction to the force.
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Native American WWI troops to get Medal of Honor? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.4.25
Indigenous troops from World War I get a second look for the Medal of Honor. Plus, a Marine finds peace after war, and a look inside an Army winter rucksack.
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How many items are in this soldier’s winter rucksack?
Watch a trooper unload the seemingly endless items in a 70-pound rucksack in advance of a winter mission in the snow.
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WWI Native American Code Talkers get new look for Medal of Honor
Following a new program to give heroic Indigenous soldiers from WWI renewed consideration for awards, some may now be eligible for the Medal of Honor.
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An amphibious assault ship that also launches jets? China now has one
Unveiling a new class of vessel meant to land troops on shore then provide them air cover, China debuts the Sichuan, which can launch and land fighter jets.
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Shadows in the Jungle: Vietnam’s elite recon soldiers | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.28.24
Veterans of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols in Vietnam talk about how they fought behind enemy lines in a special episode of Defense News Weekly.
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Special Episode – The Nature of Courage | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
In this special episode, we ask Medal of Honor recipients about the nature of bravery, and how everyday people can exhibit it in their own lives.
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New treatments for troubled vets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.14.24
Psychedelics and Brazilian jiu-jitsu get leveraged as ways to help vets heal and connect. Plus: Beards in the Air Force?
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How do you rehab an aging Patriot? Go inside missile parts production
When aging missiles need replacement parts, the military turns to the Letterkenny Army Depot. Go inside to see how they do it.
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Psychedelics and Brazilian jiu-jitsu get leveraged as ways to help vets heal and connect. Plus: Bear
The We Defy Foundation uses connections to Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms to help vets find community and healthy habits—see how combative might help you.