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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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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Ukraine’s ‘Army of Robots’ idea presents fearsome future | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.6.26
A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission.
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Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26
Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech.
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Looking into the future of the Air Force | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.22.26
At a major annual conference outside Washington, D.C., the Air and Space Forces contemplate how to fight and defend in a world of drones and AI weapons.
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Recruiting workers for the defense industrial base | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.15.26
To build and manufacture the armaments needed for a modern military requires a specialized workforce. Can the U.S. recruit enough talent?
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Marines to add thousands to ranks in coming years | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.8.26
The Marine Corps seeks to swell its ranks in the next five years. Plus, the Army museum remembers Sept. 11 and those who responded.
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Sergeant Major of Marine Corps talks priorities, NCO responsibilities | Military Times Reports
Just before two symposiums on Marine goals and principles, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black spoke to Marine Corps Times about the upcoming summits.
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How newly-formed Space Force saved lives | Actionable Intelligence
A conversation with Nathan Strout of C4ISRNET.
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Defense stories to look for – Reporters Roundtable
Aaron Mehta rounds up reporters to talk about the pressing stories coming up.
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Selling F-35’s in the Middle East, the cost of long Navy deployments- Defense News Weekly, 1.30.21
What does a new administration mean for the defense industry? Selling F-35’s in the Middle East, and long deployments cost the Navy.
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The cost of long at-sea deployments | Military Times Reports
A combination of COVID-19 mitigation measures and a high operations tempo has created a series of long at-sea deployments that may impact Navy readiness.
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Reporter recounts wild disinformation campaign | Actionable Intelligence
Defense News’ Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould talk about how Joe’s recent story became the subject of a viral disinformation campaign.
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Defense under the Biden administration – Reporters Roundtable
The Defense News team talks about what’s in store in the defense world with the Biden administration.
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DC on lockdown, a push for battlefield tech, and how MRE’s are made – Defense News Weekly, 1.23.21
An unprecedented National Guard presence marks the crescendo of the security reaction to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, a push for battlefield tech.
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DC locked down | Military Times Reports
The crescendo of a military buildup in the capital, the inauguration of President Joe Biden, marked the beginning of the end of the National Guard’s presence.
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How an MRE is Born: Part 2 – Nutrition | Observation Post
MRE’s have to do a lot of work to keep troops going in the field – a look at the science behind how experts make sure meal items deliver everything they need.
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Securing battlefield data | Actionable Intelligence
As tech becomes more prevalent in the battlefield, we discuss Army’s Donald Coulter’s insights into securing the data.
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Capitol riots aftermath, and a new push for counter-drone efforts – Defense News Weekly 01.17.21
A huge presence of National Guard troops descends on Washington, D.C., in the wake of the storming of the Capitol, and new counter-drone efforts gain steam.












