Defense News Weekly Episodes

A new program gives soldiers the opportunity to take a break from the Army and pursue different endeavors on a long-term sabbatical.

As U.S. forces fully depart the country, the Taliban is on the march, taking over districts and flexing regional muscle – prompting high-level responses.

With the Taliban on the march in the vacuum left by U.S. and allied forces in the country, the U.S. and Afghan governments try to respond and pledge support.

The Air Force looks to leverage commercial rocket technology for worldwide delivery, and a look at DARPA’s latest counter-drone system.

Lt. Col. Rob Sweet is the Air Force’s last prisoner of war and joined Defense News Weekly to talk about his experiences.

A look at the future of the Air Force’s tanker program and who will make the next version of the KC-46. Plus, images of DARPA’s new counter UAV-drone system.

“Take the word ‘failure’ out of your vocabulary,” says Medal of Honor recipient Harvey “Barney” Barnum in giving advice to students and youths.

Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of CENTCOM, talks about what’s ahead for his area now that the Pentagon’s eye has turned toward Russia and China.