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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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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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Pentagon looks for $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
The Pentagon wants to build its stockpile of autonomous weapons from thousands of units to the millions — and needs congressional funding to get it done.
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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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Chinese warship cuts off U.S. vessel in high-seas incident
A Chinese vessel made an aggressive move in front of an American destroyer recently in another sign of high tensions between the two militaries.
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Hardening NATO troops and nail-biting Coast Guard Rescues | Defense News Weekly Full Show 6.3.23
Go deep inside an OPFOR recon mission and ride along with the Coast Guard as they rescue boaters (and a dog). Plus, get the skinny on Army radios.
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Being ‘The bad guy’: Army’s OPFOR readies NATO troops for battle
Watch OPFOR scouts “take out” allied targets in Hohenfels exercise.
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Can these comms support a mobile command post?
Now that the Army is focused back on divisions, how will it change its comms setup? We speak to the Army’s top radio official.
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Coast Guard makes string of dramatic rescues
The Coast Guard executed a series of missions recently to save everything from a toddler on a cruise ship to a dog on a sinking boat in several rescues.
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Will gear subscriptions save the Army’s comms?
The Army is flirting with “Radios as a Service,” akin to a subscription. Reporter Colin Demarest breaks down the industry reaction.
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When is it a good time to refinance my mortgage? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains when and why you should refinance your mortgage.
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Chinese fighter jet intercepts U.S. aircraft over South China Sea
A Chinese J-16 fighter pilot performed an aggressive maneuver during the intercept of a U.S. aircraft on May 26, 2023, the U.S. says. (Department of Defense)
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New Army fitness regimen and the Marines’ ‘innovation unit’ | Defense News Weekly for 5.27.23
Is the old PT test dead? The Army tries out a new comprehensive health regimen. Plus, the Marines mint a new tech-focused unit, and a Memorial Day message.
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Marines mint new unit to develop gear, tech faster
Looking to speed up an often arduous and drawn out process, the Marines stand up a new unit intended to uncover new tech and blast through red tape.
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Debit card fraud: Protecting your personal information — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains how to protect yourself from card fraud when traveling — especially overseas.
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Is the standard Army fitness test a thing of the past?
Looking to improve a soldier’s entire well-bing, the Army tries out a new comprehensive ‘holistic’ health program – and physical strength is just one part.