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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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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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Trump talks war motivations, and a battlefield first in Operation Epic Fury
The President says a “feeling” helped guide him to approve large scale strikes in Iran, and a new weapon takes to the skies on the fight.
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Another Iraq? Examining Operation Epic Fury
A Middle East expert looks at how past conflicts compare to the current U.S. effort against Iran.
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Why now?: The factors that drove the US and Israel to war with Iran
An expert from The George Washington University digs in on aspects of the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran, and why the two countries decided to act now.
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Iran, the Middle East and ‘Epic Fury’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.10.26
An expert on Iran and regional conflict in the Middle provides analysis on the ongoing war and the greater implications of Operation Epic Fury.
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Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
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New military-inspired firearms make debuts | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.3.26
Showcasing a range of civilian firearms with a military inspiration, vendors at SHOT Show 2026 display their latest. Plus, Navy and military health care updates
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Dental costs, co-pays and patient feedback: Military benefits changes on the horizon
How much will you pay for Tricare dental premiums this year? And what’s in store for prescription co-pays? MOAA breaks down military and vets’ health care news.
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Sig Sauer previews a machine-gun-toting drone and FN updates the SCAR
Looking to deliver a range of civilian and military capabilities, Sig Sauer shows off its Spear line and a machine gun, and FN updates the popular SCAR rifle.











