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Firings and spending cuts loom at the Pentagon | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.29.25

A raft of top personnel changes and proposed budget cuts sweep the military’s upper reaches as President Trump’s second term spurs change at the Pentagon.

Mar 3, 2025, 04:13 PM

What might budget cuts at the Pentagon look like?

The military is set to pursue a round of cost cutting measures as it looks to reflect the administration’s financial goals. What might that look like?

Peering into the future of changes at the Pentagon

Can the pace of change keep up within the top levels of the military? What’s likely to come next as the Trump administration moves ahead?

A raft of personnel changes sweeps the Pentagon

From the top end of the Joint Chiefs of Staff down to probationary employees, the Pentagon makes personnel changes. What are the causes and effects?

Is an 'Iron Dome' the future of strategic homeland missile defense?

Trump has called for an 'Iron Dome for America.' We speak with two experts about what next step in strategic homeland missile defense might look like.

What is the cost of the next step in missile defense?

With a proposed $10 billion budget, what are the next steps in developing next-generation missile defense?

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Is it time to develop space-based missile defense?

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Is Trump's 'Iron Dome' the future of missile defense? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.22.25

As Trump calls for an 'Iron Dome', we speak with two experts in the field about this next step in strategic homeland missile defense.

Testing the fighting style of the Army of the future

The Army wants to evolve, and to try new methods of fighting it’s testing something called “transformation in contact.” Get an inside look at what’s involved.

New congressional leaders look to recruitment, retention goals for 2025

Expanding the military’s recruitment options and improving quality of life issues are priorities for the new Congress, says Rep. Pat Fallon.

Looking ahead at the 2025 defense budget

From military family needs to the rise of China, the military budget has to encompass a lot of factors. Rep. Pat Fallon discusses 2025 defense funding goals.

See American F-35s land on a Japanese warship

The U.S. and Japanese militaries performed eye-catching sea trials in January involving American fighter jets and Japan’s flagship Kaga.

Change comes to the VA as new Secretary takes the helm

Former congressman Doug Collins is confirmed as new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and pledges reviews of Biden policies and advancement in VA care.

Texas troops’ immigration arrest powers, and NATO’s defense spending - Headlines

National Guard troops from Texas get the authority to make immigration arrests, and NATO addresses defense spending levels. Those and more headlines.

Pentagon contemplates a Gaza plan, and deportees arrive in Guantanamo

Trump administration policies continue to roll into the Pentagon’s purview, with leaders looking at the military’s role in a new Middle East posture, and more.

Learn the Finnish Army’s concept of resilience in harsh conditions: “Sisu”

What is “sisu?” Check out the concept Finland’s Army describes as a form of hardiness earned only by fighting in harsh conditions.

How do troops train to recover astronauts from the water?

One little-seen aspect of military training involves what to do if astronauts returning from space need saving from the sea. This is how troops prepare.

From transgender troops to DEI, change comes to the military

With a flurry of executive orders and a new secretary of defense confirmed the Trump administration ushers in a new era of policies for the military.

The Army tests new vehicles and tech in European exercise

Army units training in Europe try out systems for future use, including new drones and GM Defense’s offering for a Humvee replacement.

Trump executive prevents families of U.S. troops from leaving Afghanistan

A Trump administration move to halt a refugee program spilled over into efforts to bring people from Afghanistan to the U.S., some tied to military families.

Northrop Grumman looks to expand UUV capability with updated tech

To upgrade the missions underwater drones can perform, Northrop Grumman is working on dual programs called Scion and Helix. Find out what they do.

Could repurposed oil rigs become the Navy’s new floating logistics hubs?

Leidos outlines an intriguing plan to acquire oil rigs and convert them to everything from maintenance to medical hubs. Find out how it would work.

US special forces train with NATO to protect underwater infrastructure

Learn how special forces troops from across the NATO alliance train to protect things like undersea cables during times of conflict.

Trump pick to run VA pledges more care options, upgrades

Veterans affairs secretary nominee Doug Collins said in his confirmation hearing he wanted to evolve care for vets, and tussled with democrats over abortion.

Next SecDef confirmed? Hegseth faces fire in confirmation hearing

President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, soldiers through a contentious hearing ahead of his potential confirmation to the post.

How to become a Marine Drill Instructor

Marines going through Drill Instructor school open up about why they chose the path, and what the program is like.

Seven Medals of Honor and expanded PACT Act guidelines

President Biden awarded a raft of Korean War troops and one hero from the Vietnam War with the nation’s highest military award at the White House race

Military sees significant spike in mental health diagnoses

A new report outlines a worrying rise in mental health issues among troops over a five-year period. Get a look at the trends in the latest study.

Inside the Pentagon’s years-long move to counter China

The dawn of the Biden administration came with a huge shift in the Pentagon’s approach to blunting China’s influence. Get a look inside the comprehensive policy

How do Marine drill instructors learn to scream loud enough to train new troops?

Go inside the Marine Drill Instructor School, where troops learn to become the men and women who led their intimidating introduction to the force.

How many items are in this soldier’s winter rucksack?

Watch a trooper unload the seemingly endless items in a 70-pound rucksack in advance of a winter mission in the snow.

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