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The U.S. shift towards drone warfare | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.26.25

The often ponderously slow U.S. defense system tries to adapt to the rapidly advancing world of drone warfare. What are its latest moves to keep up?

Jul 28, 2025, 12:08 PM

Are drones the new standard squad weapon?

From new units to new training, a look at how the "drone era" of war fighting has materialized at the unit level.

How the U.S. military is updating drone defense strategy

From the Pentagon all the way down to individual units, the military is working on ways to defend themselves against fleets of cheap attack drones.

Get a look at Elbit’s enhanced binocular night vision goggles

Looking to see thermal and intensified imagery at the same time? Want real-time data in your eye instead of checking a map? Check out Elbit America’s new NVGs.

Will special operators fly armed dune buggies into battles of the future?

Meet the fan-powered, parachute-equipped vehicle designed to carry elite teams through the air into hot zones — the Skyrunner.

Vertical lift, fixed-wing flight: Get a look at PteroDynamics' transwing aircraft

PteroDynamics shows off a drone that can transform from a quadcopter to a fixed wing aircraft while in flight.

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Is the beloved A-10 Warthog finally being retired for good?

Amid an unconventional Pentagon budget rollout, the future of the A-10 Warthog hangs in the balance. A look into spending cuts made in the 2026 defense budget.

Will Congress approve of the Pentagon’s budget?

The Pentagon has submitted its 2026 budget - but at the end of the day, it’s just a request. How will Congress react? Our panel looks ahead.

How do you recruit for a cyber army of the near future?

The military needs to create a next-gen cyber force. How will it go about doing it, and who will it recruit? Our panel weighs in.

The evolving nature of the Army’s approach to artificial intelligence

A flood of sensors on a modern battlefield can overwhelm commanders with intel. How does AI help, and how can the Army recruit cyber warriors to process it?

How data is helping the Army create a deadlier force

How data is used to create a better fighting force — and the qualities needed by commanders of that force — are changing. Our panel of experts discusses.

How to recalibrate cyber strategy in the new administration

C4ISRNET speaks to Leslie Beavers, Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Pentagon on employing new strategies to harden defense networks.

What cyber lessons has the Pentagon learned from recent global conflicts?

A top Pentagon official talks about how real-world conflicts around the world have helped informed U.S. cyber defense strategies

The role of emerging tech and AI in cyber security and defense tech

A panel of C4 and cyber tech experts talks about how emerging AI capability is broadening frontiers in defense… and what comes next.

Driscoll says the Army has ‘been a bad customer’ in the defense purchasing process

The Army Secretary discusses how the Army is investing in industry to forge the systems of tomorrow’s battles.

Why the Army is cutting light tanks and other high-price-tag programs

Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll addresses the slashing of costly programs and the guiding principle the service will follow for new acquisitions.

How the new administration is transforming the U.S. Army

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll discusses how soldiers are evolving across different domains to conquer the battlefields of the future.

Take a peek at the “Black Shadow” diver propulsion system for SOF operators

Getting SOF operators to an objective underwater requires specialized tech. Germany-based Rotinor says the “Black Shadow” can do the job.

Get hands-on with gas-gun sniper rifles for SOCOM

Geissele, known for drop-in precision triggers, has moved into building precision rifles for the SOCOM community. Check out models at SOF Week 2025.

How do you quiet a minigun pouring out 3,000 rounds per minute? Put a huge suppressor on it.

Dillon Aero unveils a 3D-printed suppressor designed to reduce both sound and muzzle blast on the six-barreled, 3,000 rounds per minute minigun.

Check out the Gungnir, a variable caliber bullpup rifle design

Named for the mythical god Odin’s spear, the Gungnir is a novel bullpup rifle design that can fire rounds as big as .50 caliber. Check it out at SOF Week 2025.

Vets’ Affairs Committee member says VA should be reformed with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

"If you’re going to remodel your house ... you don’t burn down the house and then rebuild the whole house," says Sen. Blumenthal on reforms at the VA.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says uncertainty looms over vets’ care

"Information is what the public deserves." Senator says lack of communication from the VA to Democratic leaders is problematic.

Can Democrats muster bipartisan support on veterans’ issues?

"I think this kind of policy is cruel and dumb," says Sen. Richard Blumenthal on probationary and civilian staffing changes within the VA.

Telescoping hook, fast ascender offer access tools for special forces troops

Gotta get into a boat or a building quickly? Check out offerings from Skylotec, which brought everything form fast ascenders to sledgehammers to SOF Week 2025.

New loading and control systems for miniguns: High Ground Defense

High Ground Defense brought its M134HG minigun to SOF Week 2025: check out the key modifications it offers special operations troops.

Check out Pivotal’s one-man aircraft for stealthy missions

Get a look at the Helix, an electric vertical takeoff aircraft that can fly autonomously and deliver or extract supplies for military missions.

Soar under water faster with a personal diver propulsion system - and save your air

Need to get somewhere underwater quickly, and want to save your air? Strap on some Jet Boots, a hands-free diver propulsion system.

Could Marines ride a Cottonmouth into battle? Highlights of Textron’s ARV platform

Textron’s entry in the competition for the Marines’ new advanced recon vehicle hits the floor at Modern Day Marine. We learn about what it has to offer.

No need for a driver in this burly vehicle - meet Oshkosh’s ROGUE Fires autonomous truck

You don’t need a cab if you don’t have a driver - check out Oshkosh’s heavy-lift autonomous truck, the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires.

What’s in General Dynamics Land Systems’ Marine recon vehicle package? Get an up close look

In the competition to become the Marines next go-to recon vehicle, General Dynamics offers an option it says is easy to maintain and can handle tough missions.

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