Defense News Weekly
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Insight on the art of scaling up missile production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.25.26
A panel of military and defense industry experts weigh the options for increasing U.S. missile production. Plus, military headlines from around the globe.
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Prioritizing missile production: how can the US build back stockpiles quickly?
As the Pentagon looks to speed up missile production following combat in Iran, defense leaders map out ways to tackle the problem.
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China copies Pentagon-funded robot dog design in move to own the market | Headlines
Leveraging its ability to compel its industrial base and history of emulating U.S. defense tech, China makes a move to mass produce quadruped robots.
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How Much Does Leasing Really Cost You | Money Minute
Leasing a vehicle can seem like a great deal at first, but make sure you understand all the costs.
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Tomahawk production gets a boost | Defense Dollars
Raytheon was awarded $23 billion to speed up cruise missile production as L3Harris changes leadership. Those stories and more on this week’s Defense Dollars.
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DARPA explores novel designs for high-payload drones | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.18.26
Looking to develop lightweight drones that can carry four times their own weight in cargo, DARPA offers millions in the “Lift Challenge.” Find out who won.
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DARPA develops synthetic blood for the battlefield | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 4.21.26
DARPA is overseeing the development of synthetic blood, which could drastically change battlefield medicine. How soon could one see it in their kit?
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See how synthetic, shelf-stable blood is created in this DARPA lab tour
Reporter Hope Hodge Seck takes us to the lab where DARPA is creating a synthetic, shelf-stable blood that could change battlefield medicine.
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Newly developed shelf-stable synthetic blood could change battlefield medicine
See the science behind the development of synthetic, shelf-stable blood that could soon become part of every troop’s kit.
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Startup receives $1.75 billion to fund autonomous maritime development | Defense Dollars
GoPro looks to move into defense products, and startup Saronic secures funding for autonomous maritime development — that and more on Defense Dollars.
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Smart Marketing Moves for Small Businesses — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to best focus your marketing efforts to benefit your small business.
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China draws, strategic, diplomatic lessons from US war with Iran
What kinds of information is being gleaned by the Chinese military as U.S. forces attack a powerful regional power, and how is it reacting?
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The damage from ‘economic weapons’ in global conflict would worsen in a war with China. Here’s how.
The economic damage from the closing of the Strait of Hormuz is painful, but China has far greater levers to pull in a conflict. An expert explains.
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For some veterans, it’s retirement benefits vs. VA compensation in a head-shaking battle
Many medically retired veterans with combat-related injuries lose retirement benefits dollar for dollar versus their VA disability compensation.
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Medal of Honor recipients recognize citizen heroes for everyday valor
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society awarded a group of everyday citizens at a recent ceremony, including two youths with extraordinary stories.
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New counter-drone systems emerge in the battle to adapt | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 4.7.26
Defense companies rush to field new counter-drone systems as Pentagon leaders testify on Capitol Hill. Plus, citizens are honored by Medal of Honor recipients.
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Counter-drone systems proliferate at AUSA Global Force Symposium 2026
As fast as militaries can deploy arrays of drones, defense companies are racing to find ways to defeat them. Check out two new options from AUSA Global Force.
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Can Russia field nuclear weapons in space to wipe out satellites?
Leaders from U.S. Strategic Command and the Space Force updated Congress on adversaries’ capabilities in a range of theaters, highlighting emerging threats.