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The most important military and defense stories of the day, delivered each weekday morning. Brought to you by Defense News and Military Times, the most trusted, nonpartisan sources for news about the military and defense worlds.

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The most important military and defense stories of the day, delivered each weekday morning. Brought to you by Defense News and Military Times, the most trusted, nonpartisan sources for news about the military and defense worlds.

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Senior military leader calms fears over aid operation off Gaza coast

3/29/2024
Some Republican lawmakers, though, remain skeptical.

Duration:00:08:14

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Russia, Iran military partnership rears its head with drones in Ukraine

3/28/2024
The assessment comes from a U.S. Central Command report.

Duration:00:08:27

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Coast Guard conducts search and research mission after Baltimore bridge collapse

3/27/2024
The Associated Press reported that six construction workers are presumed dead from the accident.

Duration:00:11:29

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House China Committee gets new leader as Gallagher exits

3/26/2024
Gallagher's previous efforts included legislation over the social media site TikTok -- and efforts to force the company to become American-owned for national security reasons.

Duration:00:11:18

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Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent

3/25/2024
Marine Corps reporter Irene Loewenson breaks down how wargames are fueling strategic choices in the service.

Duration:00:11:28

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March Madness…of defense spending

3/22/2024
Congress released the nearly six-month late defense budget yesterday.

Duration:00:13:07

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North Korea drone tech may present challenge in Asia

3/21/2024
Adm. John Aquilino testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.

Duration:00:08:15

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In effort to deter China, US military wishlist triples in size

3/20/2024
The wishlist comes as China’s actions grow more aggressive in the region.

Duration:00:11:15

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One key senator eyes troop pay raises, increased funds for military housing

3/19/2024
Sen. Reed leads the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Duration:00:10:34

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Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short

3/18/2024
That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.

Duration:00:17:57

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Military was slow to process COVID vaccine waivers, watchdog says

3/15/2024
The Army and the Air Force routinely overran deadlines, the report said.

Duration:00:09:52

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House passes TikTok ban in bipartisan vote

3/14/2024
President Joe Biden said he would sign the bill into law if it passes the Senate.

Duration:00:12:21

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Another round of Army ships deploy for humanitarian mission off the coast of Gaza Strip

3/13/2024
Four additional Army vessels shipped out to the Mediterranean, as U.S. airdrops of aid continue.

Duration:00:09:56

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Pentagon releases its fiscal year 2025 budget

3/12/2024
This comes as Congress is approaching six months of continuing resolutions for fiscal year 2024.

Duration:00:14:07

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How Military Times discovered high tanker suicide rates

3/11/2024
Army Times reporter Davis Winkie breaks down how Freedom of Information Act requests shed light on the high rates of suicide for tankers.

Duration:00:28:10

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State of the Union: Biden outlines military operation to build port in Gaza for aid

3/8/2024
The biggest national security headlines from Biden’s 2024 State of the Union speech.

Duration:00:08:13

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Sweden joins NATO, ending the country's post-WWII neutrality

3/8/2024
Sweden formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance.

Duration:00:10:58

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First fatalities confirmed in Red Sea attacks by Iran-backed Houthis

3/7/2024
The Barbados-flagged ship was abandoned, with two crew members dead and six wounded.

Duration:00:08:42

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“Alarming” percentage of vets, troops accept conspiracy theories: Military Times survey

3/6/2024
Survey participants were quizzed on their ability to differentiate between reliable and unreliable information.

Duration:00:12:41

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US sends aid to Gaza as Harris calls for ceasefire

3/5/2024
The U.S. airdrop over the weekend is expected to be the first of many.

Duration:00:09:21