Defense News Minute Oct. 17, 2018

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Navy Reserve announces retention, recruiting bonuses up to $20,000

The sea service recently boosted programs to find and keep sailors in uniform, offering incentives in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Are changes coming to veterans’ benefits? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.21.26

A leader at the center of Congress’ efforts to revamp some veterans’ benefits weighs in on the changes. Plus, testosterone tests for troops.
‘T’ is for troops | Headlines

The Pentagon rolls out a new program to screen troops for testosterone, and artillery shell makers struggle to keep up with rising demands in this week’s headli
Could humanoid robots be used to fire mortars? | Defense Dollars

An emerging robotics company talks about how humanoid-style androids could one day do dangerous, simple tasks like breaching doors and firing certain weapons.