Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
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Special operators will be countering violent extremists for the ‘long haul’
The commander of SOCOM said battling violent extremists groups will remain the number one priority for American commandos.
Oculus founder wants to help troops ‘surpass the limits of human form’
Anduril, founded by Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey, is taking over the Army's $22 billion program to create an augmented-reality headset.
Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with President Trump for continued U.S. military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry.
German rocket artillery pick tests the waters on US arms dependence
German officials want more interchangeable launcher-missile combinations, which could cut into Lockheed Martin's hold on the market.
Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, its broadcast recorded
The incident provides an unusual peek inside Russia’s fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely due to concerns of underwater sabotage.
‘Burn it down’: Experts urge ditching sluggish Pentagon arms process
A new Hudson Institute report argues JCIDS has failed to produce promised results and is beyond salvaging.
New VA Secretary takes office, and more Pentagon updates | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.8.25
The Senate confirms a new head of Veterans Affairs, and the Pentagon contemplates a Gaza plan. Plus, F-35s practice takeoffs from a Japanese ship.
US officials bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
Top Trump administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
Budgeting For Your First Home — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to tell you how preparing today can set you up for success in your mission to buy your first home.
L3Harris unveils Amorphous autonomy software to manage drone swarms
To date, the company has demonstrated the ability to connect multiple systems, but it envisions Amorphous eventually managing thousands of payloads.
