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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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Army and special ops test new tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.23.22
Go inside Army researchers’ high-altitude simulation chamber, and see what happens when special forces troops get their hands on robotic ground vehicles.
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Airman of the Year 2022 | Staff Sgt. Duncan Copley
In the chaos and danger of the effort to airlift Afghans out of Kabul, Staff Sgt. Duncan Copley faced a harrowing – how to handle a bomb threat.
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Veteran of the Year 2022 | David Kim
West Point and Harvard Business School graduate David Kim’s military experience led him to found the charity Children of Fallen Patriots.
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Coast Guardsman of the Year 2022 | AST2 Joshua Carlson
Aviation Survival Technician Joshua Carlson lived up to the credo, “So that others may live” in his daring rescues of people in distress in U.S. coastal waters.
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Inside the Army’s high-tech gear testing facility | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 7.0.22
Go inside one of the Army’s most advanced testing centers, where researchers develop gear and other items for troops to use in the field.
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Future Soldier: How does the Army test your next fabric?
The U.S. Army is always developing new fabrics to keep you warm and dry. Take an inside look at where these lifesaving fibers are tested.
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Lasers on the battlefield: Where they stand and where they’re headed
The Pentagon wants more directed energy, such as lasers and high-powered microwaves. We explore how the war in Ukraine is inspiring development.
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Could nukes get killed in the defense budget?
Could the U.S. cancel out some of its older, bunker-busting nuclear weapons in this year’s defense budget? Defense News’ congress reporter looks at the proposal
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What are common outdated retirement tips I should ignore? — Money Minute
What are the most outdated retirement tips that you should ignore? Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Four soldiers receive Medal of Honor
For heroic actions in harrowing battles in Vietnam, four soldiers received the nation’s highest military award at the White House.
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Roe’s impact on troops and the latest in missile defense| Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.2.22
How will the end of Roe vs. Wade impact troops? Our reporters dig in on that and a new Army PT test.
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Can you hear me now? Guard advances ‘bring your own device’ comms strategy
When the National Guard needs to talk to local agencies on a mission or deployment, it faces unique challenges. A top Guard official sheds light on solutions.












