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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National Guard trains for future wars in the arctic
The Pentagon anticipates future wars to be fought in extreme cold weather, so the National Guard is training to fight on home turf in northern Michigan.
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Project Overmatch: Navy envisions fighting with smarter machines
Learn how the U.S. Navy plans to employ Project Overmatch to stay ahead of China and Russia when it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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New disabled veterans priorities, and how MREs are made | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.28.23
A top official for Disabled American Veterans talks about major efforts in 2023, plus women vets compete in wheelchair fencing and a look at how MREs are made.
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Webcast Highlight: the future of Navy machine intelligence
As part of the Project Overmatch effort, the Navy is looking to leverage AI for a tactical advantage. An expert outlines what is next to come.
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Vets group head on what’s next in 2023
With the PACT Act now in place, a second challenge looms: how to implement the program. A top DAV rep talks about what veterans should know going into 2023.
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How do you make an MRE? Go inside the test kitchen
In the latest of the Future Soldier series, Military times goes into the kitchen were MREs are designed and produced. Find out how they’re made.
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Wheelchair fencing offers new fight for injured vets
Following injuries in the line of duty, these veterans found new motivation in an unusual place: the sport of wheelchair fencing. These are their stories.
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New VA services and the DOD personnel chief weighs in | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.21.23
Learn about expanded VA mental health services, who gets the latest housing allowance increase and get details about the repeal of the vaccine mandate.
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Housing allowances are increasing for some localities, but is it fair?
Gil Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness at the Pentagon, discusses how the DOD and Congress are looking at housing increases.
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Pentagon personnel chief on vaccine mandate repeal, recruiting and parental leave
Gil Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, discusses some of the top issues facing his office as 2023 gets underway.
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With so many platforms online, how will tomorrow’s Army share data?
Army Enterprise Cloud Management Agency acting director Gregg Judge speaks to Defense News about what the military cloud landscape will look like.
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VA now offers emergency mental health care free for all vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs expands its coverage and Colombia buys new trainers. All of that and more in this week’s headlines.