Defense News Weekly Episodes
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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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U.S. forces train with joint forces in the Pacific, map out new capabilities
As the Pentagon increases its focus on prepping for potential conflict in the islands of the Pacific, the U.S teams up with local forces for training.
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SOF Week highlights and AI-driven fighter jets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.11.24
Special forces tech and capabilities were on display at SOF Week in Tampa, and AI takes the controls on an F-16. Plus: new undersea drones.
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New thermal optics and more at Modern Day Marine 2024 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.4.24
A sight that combines thermal and red-dot capability, lifelike training munitions and an instant private field toilet? See highlights from Modern Day Marine.
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New naval drones and big benefit bumps for troops | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.20.24
Autonomous underwater tech takes center stage at Sea Air Space, while moves by Congress and the Supreme Court promise big benefits for troops.
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Navy leaders press integration, retention as major goals | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.13.24
How can the U.S. maintain an edge in a future of lean times for shipbuilding but expanding horizons in the Pacific and Arctic? Navy leaders tackle the issue.
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Navy advances “Deep Sea Expeditionary” dive suit
What’s the latest with the Navy’s effort to develop a new suit for deep-water missions? How about a novel HUD display? That and more are in the works.
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Troops get next-gen weapons and citizen heroes are honored | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.6.2
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division receive new next-generation squad weapons, while Medal of Honor recipients honor everyday heroes.
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Afghanistan hearings and future sub delays | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 3.23.24
Former military leaders testified on the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, and a next-gen sub-program hits a major delay. Plus: what is a binary trigger?
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Defense budget details and an Army suicide crisis | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 3.16.24
The Pentagon unveiled its 2025 budget request of $850 billion – find out what gets funded and what gets cut. Plus, the Army confronts a new suicide problem.
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Navy explores beard options, and military mammals at work | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 3.9.24
Could the Navy allow more sailors to wear beards for religious and other purposes? Plus, a look at the Navy’s marine mammal program, and a B-52 tire shop.
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The future of the B-52 and a look at Navy boxing | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 3.2.24
Go inside one of America’s oldest and most storied bombers, and get behind the scenes at a Navy boxing event. Plus: the latest firearms at SHOT Show.
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Military issues on Capitol Hill, and Black Sea updates | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 2.24.24
Congress tackles troops’ pay and housing issues, and analysis of news coming out of the Black Sea region. Plus, a ride-along on a B-52 bomber