# February 2026: Inflation, the Marines' New Force Design, and U.S. Space Launch Infrastructure

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Podcast: [National Defense Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-defense-magazine-2560845)
Published: 2026-02-07T06:14:00+00:00
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In this episode, National Defense discusses rising inflation in defense, the Marines' new Force Design plan, and the U.S.'s space launch infrastucture.

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