National Defense Magazine

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March 2026: the Marines' New Boat, the Venezuelan Mission, and Navy Ships
03/02/2026 | 8 mins.
In this episode, National Defense discusses a new Marine Corps craft, takeaways from the Venezuelan capture mission, and two new Navy ship programs.
February 2026: Inflation, the Marines' New Force Design, and U.S. Space Launch Infrastructure
02/07/2026 | 9 mins.
In this episode, National Defense discusses rising inflation in defense, the Marines' new Force Design plan, and the U.S.'s space launch infrastucture.
January 2026: Sentinel, Tungsten, and the EU's Drone Wall
01/06/2026 | 8 mins.
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Air Force's beleaguered Sentinel ICBM program, how mining companies are challenging China's dominance of the Tungsten market, and the European Union's drone wall.
December 2025: Icebreakers, Army Special Ops Robotics, and Army Training Headset
11/26/2025 | 9 mins.
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Coast Guard's icebreaker ambitions, how Army special operators are embracing robots, and the Army's search for a mixed reality headset.
November 2025: Special Ops Aircraft, Uncrewed Maritime Systems, and Munitions Production
10/31/2025 | 10 mins.
In this episode, National Defense discusses Air Force Special Operations Command's new aircraft, the hesitant adoption of autonomous maritime systems, and how government and industry are scaling to meet a spike in munitions production needs.