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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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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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Lessons from ‘Midnight Hammer’ and no-notice inspections: Air Force looks to improve readiness
Air Force leaders say they want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are ramping up methods to improve. Plus, lessons from U.S. strikes on Iran
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Hot optics: Check out the latest sights from SHOT Show 2026
It always pays to be able to see what you’re shooting at. Defense News checks out new optics options from Trijicon and Holosun at the SHOT Show conference.
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Inside a new submarine engine production plant | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.3.26
Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on a new plant to make engines for forthcoming Columbia-class submarines. Plus, highlights from SHOT Show 2026.
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Staccato debuts new handgun, and firearms makers show off short-barreled rifles at SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show 2026 was a showcase for firearms makers, who showed off a range of new shooting options, including the latest from Staccato
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Troops’ pay, healthcare and barracks updates for 2026
How much more will troops earn in 2026? Plus, updates on health and barracks initiatives from the Military Officers Association of America.
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Mortgage 101: What You Need to Qualify — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what you need to know to be prepared to buy that new home.
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Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on new submarine propulsion system plant in South Carolina
As pressure mounts from the Pentagon and White House for more ships, Leonardo DRS opens a new facility to build power systems for submarines.
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A torpedo-hunting torpedo? Meet the ‘SeaSpider.’
To protect ships at sea, a German defense company is developing an eye-popping solution: rocket-powered anti-torpedo torpedoes.
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Navy chief says force should operate on ‘wartime footing’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.27.26
To meet mission and shipbuilding demands, the Navy should operate like it is at war, a top official says. Plus, details of the Tump-class battleships.
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How are defense companies faring so far in 2026? | Defense Dollars
The U.S.’s biggest defense companies have financial returns headed in one direction since the start of the year. Find out which way things are going.
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CNO: Navy should operate on a wartime footing to meet its goals
A senior Navy leader says the service needs to operate as though it’s actually at war to advance its priorities. Plus, details of the Trump-class battleships.
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How can Congress move the ‘Golden Dome’ forward? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.17.26
A futuristic missile defense shield that would protect the American homeland is a massive project. How are its supporters in Congress trying to make it real?