Joe Gould
Joe Gould was the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He had previously served as Congress reporter.
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Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
Army begins ‘talent panels’ to cut 6,500 manned aviation jobs
The Army has officially embarked on its effort to relocate some 6,500 junior officers and warrant officers who it says are no longer needed in aviation.
General Atomics successfully tests next-gen artillery round
The winged, precision-guided artillery round is maneuverable while in flight and can conduct controlled descents to strike static and moving targets.
Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
Next-gen tank to reach soldiers for testing by end of 2026
General Dynamics is working on a "pre-prototype" of the M1E3 Abrams for soldiers to try out.
Army secretary to soldiers: help get ‘human stupidity’ out of the way
Senior leaders are asking for soldiers' and families' help as they work to improve life on Army bases.
Alcohol sales stay possible in planned Army campus-style dining halls
Contracting document language is raising questions about features that might be included in the Army “campus-style” dining facility pilot program.
AeroVironment secures counter-drone missile win and expands loitering munitions
CEO Wahid Nawabi details the Army’s new counter-UAS missile award, Switchblade upgrades, AI integration, and domestic manufacturing scale.
AeroVironment to deploy counter-drone tech at Grand Forks USAF base
AeroVironment says the counter-drone capability would help lay the groundwork for its potential contribution to the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Building faster, smarter, more resilient space and missile defense forces
Lt. Gen. Gainey highlights new AMD strategy, AI in missile defense, and the evolution of Army space operations under SMDC.
