# December 2025: Icebreakers, Army Special Ops Robotics, and Army Training Headset

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Podcast: [National Defense Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-defense-magazine-2560845)
Published: 2025-11-26T17:47:00+00:00
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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.

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