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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.
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Are troops taking enough anti-obesity drugs? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.5.24
Anti-obesity drugs are a hit among Americans – but military uptake is low: a look at troops’ use of the meds. Plus: a museum exhibit centered on female Marines.
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How to prepare your finances before a deployment — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to be better prepared before your next deployment
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How do you get a tank across a river? Check the Army’s special gear
Specialized boats are at the heart of the Army’s wet gap crossing technology. Check out one of the vessels at work.
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A heavy lift drone that can evacuate casualties? Meet the MULE.
A forthcoming drone from Amentum uses magnets to pick up and offload cargo, while carrying tech to mask its aerial signature. Learn about the MULE.
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New museum exhibit highlights female Marine teams
The Female Engagement Teams and “Lioness” units of Iraq and Afghanistan get spotlighted in a new wing of the Nationals Museum of the Marine Corps.
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Lockheed Martin locks up a $3.2 billion contract for new missiles
The blue chip defense contractor Lockheed gets the nod for anit-ship and air-to-ground missiles. Plus, more headlines from around the military.
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Why don’t troops use anti-obesity drugs more?
Following decades of “too fat to fight” issues across the services, medications are now available to help solve the problem. Why don’t troops take them more?
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Navy hits recruiting goal
Navy bounces back, surpasses recruiting goals for Fiscal Year 2024
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US destroyers help take down Iran’s missile attack
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
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New drinking policy in Japan
No more late-night off-base drinking for US troops in Japan
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U.S. destroyers help take down Iran’s missile attack
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
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Next generation squad weapons
These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next