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.
Latest Videos
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Can psychedelic treatments help vets? Meet two advocates who say yes.
A pair of veterans struggling with wounds from war work to destigmatize treatments via psychedelics. Is it right for you?
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Is facial hair coming to the Air Force?
Congress orders a study to see whether allowing beards in the Air Force would be a good idea. Plus: a Marine is acquitted of a crime.
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Vets on the path back | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.7.24
A Marine fighting back from PTSD and addiction, a group aimed at telling veterans’ stories and the VA secretary all feature in this week’s vet-centric episode.
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“I didn’t choose to become a drug addict.”
A troubled Marine talks about his complicated path out of injury and addiction, and his hopes for the future in Part 3 of our limited series, “The Fight Back.”
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VA secretary underlines importance of access to women vets reproductive care
As a new administration prepares to take over, VA secretary Denis McDonough reflects on the importance of access to reproductive care for female vets.
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Got a story tell? This group helps vets get published
Veterans have important stories to tell – this organization specializes in getting them out to the world. Meet Solid Copy Media.
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Ensuring safe data transfer on the battlefield
If you were in a fight with a sophisticated enemy and had to report your position, would you trust that your comms are safe? An expert weighs in.
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VA Secretary – veterans are not “broken” | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.23.24
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pushes back on the idea that veterans are damaged, and laments the persistence of vets’ suicide. Plus: NATO’s arctic Marines.
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VA Secretary pushes back on the “broken veteran” narrative, laments suicide rates
With just months left in his time at the VA, Secretary Denis McDonough talks about changing perceptions of vets, and addresses the problem of veteran suicide.
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How do Americans train with NATO in the Arctic?
With the Arctic an increasing focus for Russia, China, the U.S. and its allies, training in the north is more relevant than ever. See how these troops do it.
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In military care, his addiction deepened – and then it was cut off
Jon Basara spent more than two years in military care on opioid prescriptions. Once out, he turned to street drugs for his addiction, and things got worse.
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This Marine was given opioids for combat wounds. He was never the same.
Jon Basara wanted to be the best Marine he could be – but trauma from combat waylaid him. For relief, he was given opioids, sparking a years-long struggle.