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New NVGs and a flying dune buggy | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.12.25

See the latest in thermal imaging and other upgrades to binocular NVGs. Plus, an interesting new way for special operators to soar into hot zones.
VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs

More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
How to Spot a Vacation Rental Scam — Money Minute

Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how to avoid ever-increasing rental scams so that you can enjoy your vacation worry-free.
What’s in the Pentagon budget for 2026?

In a year without a large-scale DOD budget rollout, our reporters decipher what programs will receive Pentagon funding in fiscal 2026.