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Pulling duty in the heat? Product lets you put ice on your back, then drink it
Meet the IcePlate — a container of ice that fits in your body armor plate carrier and promises to cool you for hours… before you drink the contents.
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Looking into the future of the Air Force | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.22.26
At a major annual conference outside Washington, D.C., the Air and Space Forces contemplate how to fight and defend in a world of drones and AI weapons.
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The Truth About Timing the Housing Market | Money Minute
Are you ready to buy a home? Run through this checklist before diving too deep into listings.
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Boeing nets $552 million for new uncrewed refueling aircraft | Defense Dollars
The Navy taps the arms maker for a novel approach to aerial refueling, and a startup offers a drone with long-range strike capability.
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New Space Force uniforms and a cooling system you can drink | AFA Highlights
The Space Force shows off new mess dress uniform designs, and a company offers a novel solution for booth cooling and staying hydrated.
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‘Our task is to adapt right now’: Air Force leaders gather to plot future of warfare
Looking into a future filled with drones and AI, the Air and Space Forces prepare for a battlespace radically changed by emerging tech.
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Hot optics: Check out the latest sights from SHOT Show 2026
It always pays to be able to see what you’re shooting at. Defense News checks out new optics options from Trijicon and Holosun at the SHOT Show conference.
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Inside a new submarine engine production plant | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.3.26
Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on a new plant to make engines for forthcoming Columbia-class submarines. Plus, highlights from SHOT Show 2026.
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Staccato debuts new handgun, and firearms makers show off short-barreled rifles at SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show 2026 was a showcase for firearms makers, who showed off a range of new shooting options, including the latest from Staccato
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Troops’ pay, healthcare and barracks updates for 2026
How much more will troops earn in 2026? Plus, updates on health and barracks initiatives from the Military Officers Association of America.
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Mortgage 101: What You Need to Qualify — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what you need to know to be prepared to buy that new home.
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Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on new submarine propulsion system plant in South Carolina
As pressure mounts from the Pentagon and White House for more ships, Leonardo DRS opens a new facility to build power systems for submarines.
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A torpedo-hunting torpedo? Meet the ‘SeaSpider.’
To protect ships at sea, a German defense company is developing an eye-popping solution: rocket-powered anti-torpedo torpedoes.
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Navy chief says force should operate on ‘wartime footing’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.27.26
To meet mission and shipbuilding demands, the Navy should operate like it is at war, a top official says. Plus, details of the Tump-class battleships.
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How are defense companies faring so far in 2026? | Defense Dollars
The U.S.’s biggest defense companies have financial returns headed in one direction since the start of the year. Find out which way things are going.
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CNO: Navy should operate on a wartime footing to meet its goals
A senior Navy leader says the service needs to operate as though it’s actually at war to advance its priorities. Plus, details of the Trump-class battleships.
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How can Congress move the ‘Golden Dome’ forward? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.17.26
A futuristic missile defense shield that would protect the American homeland is a massive project. How are its supporters in Congress trying to make it real?
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Is Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ feasible? A congressional supporter weighs in
Rep. Jeff Crank, founder of the House Golden Dome Caucus, says not only is President Trump’s missile defense proposal possible — it can also be done quickly.












