Todd South
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Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.
D-Day beaches become UNESCO World Heritage sites
Officials said the beaches where Allied troops landed in 1944 to fight Nazi forces were an enduring cultural and historical site.
US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.
X-Bow out to tackle cost quandary with sub-$100,000 drone interceptor
X-Bow Systems is launching what it hopes will be a remedy to the ongoing conundrum of combating cheap drones with multimillion dollar interceptors.
Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones
Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.
Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight
Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50 enemy drones in one flight.
Are changes coming to veterans’ benefits? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.21.26
A leader at the center of Congress’ efforts to revamp some veterans’ benefits weighs in on the changes. Plus, testosterone tests for troops.
‘T’ is for troops | Headlines
The Pentagon rolls out a new program to screen troops for testosterone, and artillery shell makers struggle to keep up with rising demands in this week’s headli
Could humanoid robots be used to fire mortars? | Defense Dollars
An emerging robotics company talks about how humanoid-style androids could one day do dangerous, simple tasks like breaching doors and firing certain weapons.
Teaching Teens Smart Credit Card Habits
A teen's first credit card can feel a little risky, but it's a great way to introduce youngsters to the concept of credit. Jeanette Mack explains.
