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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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Retired Green Beret takes on a new mission: mine clearing in Ukraine
After stepping on a mine in Afghanistan and being medically retired, Ryan Hendrickson needed a new purpose. He found one clearing mines in Ukraine.
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NORAD awards new warning system contract | Defense Dollars
Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles.
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Don’t Buy an EV Until You See This | Money Minute
Electric vehicles can be enticing, especially during times of high fuel costs. But don’t go electric until you consider these factors.
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Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth
The Pentagon intends to address what Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”
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Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare
The Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that doesn’t keep pace with technological change.
Latest Videos
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From transgender troops to DEI, change comes to the military
With a flurry of executive orders and a new secretary of defense confirmed the Trump administration ushers in a new era of policies for the military.
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The Army tests new vehicles and tech in European exercise
Army units training in Europe try out systems for future use, including new drones and GM Defense’s offering for a Humvee replacement.
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Trump executive prevents families of U.S. troops from leaving Afghanistan
A Trump administration move to halt a refugee program spilled over into efforts to bring people from Afghanistan to the U.S., some tied to military families.
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This Ranger hurled a Taliban’s grenade back at the them. His survival depended on cultivated courage
Despite being grievously wounded from the fierce firefight, Leroy Petry recalls to Military Times, “I’m glad I survived, but I’d do it all over again.”
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Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical
In 1969, while leading his column on a mission, Hal Fritz and his men came under withering fire. What came next would both sear and teach him.
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What is auto loan preapproval, and should I consider it? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how being pre-approved for an auto loan can help put you in the driver’s seat.
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Northrop Grumman looks to expand UUV capability with updated tech
To upgrade the missions underwater drones can perform, Northrop Grumman is working on dual programs called Scion and Helix. Find out what they do.
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Could repurposed oil rigs become the Navy’s new floating logistics hubs?
Leidos outlines an intriguing plan to acquire oil rigs and convert them to everything from maintenance to medical hubs. Find out how it would work.
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US special forces train with NATO to protect underwater infrastructure
Learn how special forces troops from across the NATO alliance train to protect things like undersea cables during times of conflict.
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Trump pick to run VA pledges more care options, upgrades
Veterans affairs secretary nominee Doug Collins said in his confirmation hearing he wanted to evolve care for vets, and tussled with democrats over abortion.
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Check out the Navy’s Hollywood-level preview of how it wants to fight in the 2040s
AI, airborne lasers, talking drones and submarine-based hypersonic warhead launches – the Navy of 2043 is gonna have it all, if this preview comes true.
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With insurgents pouring over a wall in Afghanistan, this Sgt. took them on with only his pistol
Staff Sgt. Earl D. Plumlee recalled thinking that it “was such a pretty day” on the morning of Aug. 28th, 2013. Then came the explosion.












