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.
When will the war in Ukraine end? Experts offer their predictions.
First were the helmets, then the Leopard tanks. The evolving approach of sending aid to Ukraine fits a conflict as fluid as it is unpredictable.
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand
Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.
US clears Poland to buy HIMARS, ATACMS, ammunition worth $10 billion
The U.S. State Department has approved Poland to buy advanced rockets and rocket launchers worth $10 billion.
China seizure of Taiwan not ‘imminent,’ says key DoD official
Colin Kahl responded to an Air Force general’s leaked assessment that an attempt could come in the next two years.
Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges
The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.
US arms export approvals soared in 2022
One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.
US defense industry unprepared for a China fight, says report
"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."
