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Megan Eckstein

Naval warfare reporter

Megan Eckstein is the naval warfare reporter at Defense News. She has covered military news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. She has reported from four geographic fleets and is happiest when she’s filing stories from a ship. Megan is a University of Maryland alumna.

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Anduril to build factory to increase Dive-LD unmanned systems capacity

The facility will eventually be able to make up to 200 Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicles a year.

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Newport News yard seeks experienced workforce for nuclear shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding its expanding its search for talent, looking nationally for experienced tradespeople who can join the shipbuilding industry.

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Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time

The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.

WATCH: Air Force launches unarmed Minuteman III ICBM

See the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile

The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.

Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design

The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.

British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range

The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.

Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One

Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.

Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years

President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.

Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts

Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.

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Megan Eckstein

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Anduril to build factory to increase Dive-LD unmanned systems capacity

The facility will eventually be able to make up to 200 Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicles a year.

Newport News yard seeks experienced workforce for nuclear shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding its expanding its search for talent, looking nationally for experienced tradespeople who can join the shipbuilding industry.

Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time

The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.

WATCH: Air Force launches unarmed Minuteman III ICBM

See the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile

The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.

Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design

The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.

British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range

The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.

Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One

Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.

Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years

President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.

Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts

Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.

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