Defense News Weekly full episode, Oct. 21, 2018

Marine Corps may charter more commercial vessels amid experimentation efforts

The charter agreement, the Corps’ second since 2021, allows the service to experiment without having to invest heavily in in-house shipbuilding.
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe

After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.

Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy’s longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
US Navy leads multinational effort for next-gen SeaSparrow missile

The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile.