Defense News Weekly Episodes
Find full episodes of the only television show focusing on the business of defense and the issues affecting the lives of men and women in the U.S. military.
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Navy Reserve retention bonuses on the rise | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.7.26
The Navy ups the ante for recruiting and retaining Reserve sailors, and a service medal is revived by the Pentagon. Plus, a tour of a military museum.
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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.
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New fitness standard takes hold across the Army | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.14.26
The Army implements the new waist-to-height ratio system amid a Pentagon push for revamped standards. Plus, new tech on the scene at Eurosatory 2026.
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The Medal of Honor and veteran transition assistance | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.7.26
Two Marines and one soldier were recently awarded the MOH. One foundation seeks to help vets with MMA training. Those stories and more on this week’s episode.
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GWOT Memorial group open to design changes | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.30.26
The president of the GWOT Memorial Foundation says he’s taking feedback on the installation’s design. Plus, foam drones and a throwable 360-degree camera.
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Foam drones and a throwable 360-degree tactical camera – SOF Week tech
New systems seen at SOF Week include one-way drones made of lightweight material, and a camera you can throw into a room for a full-spectrum view.
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How did these ships avoid a collision? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.17.2022
In this episode of Defense News Weekly: Navy ships avoid a collision, the Air Force has two major firsts and how future bases will be smarter.
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B-21 unveiled, and what’s replacing Black Hawks? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.10.22
The Air Force reveals America’s new stealth bomber, and more female Marines graduate a grueling course. Plus, Midshipmen deploy a holiday tradition.
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The state of F-35 production and new Marine grooming regs | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.3.22
Where does American F-35 production stand after the pandemic? Also: new hairstyles for female Marines, and Army vs. Navy football uniforms are unveiled.
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Dear Young American – Advice from Medal of Honor Recipients 2022
In interviews from the Dear Young American series, Medal of Honor recipients talk about advice they would give to those just stepping into adulthood.
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VA Sec. gets “pissed off” and new missile Tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.19.22
The Secretary of Vets affairs reveals what has him “pissed off,” and the Air Force shows a novel way to launch missiles. Plus, an interview on drone wingmen.
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Autonomous Black Hawks and new VA screenings | Defense News Weekly for 11.12.22
Black Hawks performing missions without human pilots are on the horizon, and hear from decorated Vietnam helicopter pilots and other heroes on Veterans Day.
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Army radio evolution and election impact on the military | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.5.22
Will the Army field fewer radios as it looks to upgrade to more secure comms? And what impacts could the midterms have on the military and defense industry?
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New DoD abortion policy, and Molotov cocktail training | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.29.22
The Pentagon plants a flag on how it will handle abortion access among military members, troops undergo ‘fire phobia’ training, and the B-21 gets a debut date.
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Electric tanks and upgraded targeting drones | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.22.22
A look at future Army electric vehicle concepts, and the next generation of surveillance drones. Plus, futuristic sand tables and a look at military chess.
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Top Army priorities and a Navy disaster deepens | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 10.8.22
The Army Chief of Staff talks about modernizing the force in the face of Russian and Chinese aggression, and a Navy fiasco finds a way to get worse.
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Special Episode: Defense News Conference 2022 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.10.22
Top leaders from Congress and the Pentagon come to the 2022 Defense News Conference to talk about some of the most pressing issues facing the defense industry.
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Getting out of Taliban country & Warriors compete | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.02.22
In this week’s episode, we get an update on Afghan allies stranded amid the Taliban, and hear from a Warrior Games athlete about what drives him to compete.