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Insight on the art of scaling up missile production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.25.26
A panel of military and defense industry experts weigh the options for increasing U.S. missile production. Plus, military headlines from around the globe.
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Prioritizing missile production: how can the US build back stockpiles quickly?
As the Pentagon looks to speed up missile production following combat in Iran, defense leaders map out ways to tackle the problem.
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
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Insight on the art of scaling up missile production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.25.26
A panel of military and defense industry experts weigh the options for increasing U.S. missile production. Plus, military headlines from around the globe.
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Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
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For some veterans, it’s retirement benefits vs. VA compensation in a head-shaking battle
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Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to $4.7 billion PAC-3 interceptor deal
Lockheed in January discussed a target of increasing annual PAC-3 interceptor production from approximately 600 to 2,000 over a span of seven years.
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Pentagon’s ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals
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Trump’s VA budget request tops $488 billion for fiscal 2027
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Tax Time Traps to Avoid — Money Minute
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US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on.
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The US Navy wants you … to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition
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