Noah Robertson
Noah Robertson is the Pentagon reporter at Defense News. He previously covered national security for the Christian Science Monitor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and government from the College of William & Mary in his hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Biden to host NATO summit geared at ‘managing expectations’
Officials in Kyiv don't expect an invitation to join the alliance this week. “The question is what we will get instead," said one Ukrainian lawmaker.
Top State Department official to become Austin’s new chief of staff
The decision puts to rest Chollet's stalled nomination to take over the Pentagon's top policy role.
White House redirects air defense interceptors to embattled Ukraine
The Biden administration will delay the delivery of hundreds of air defense interceptors to friendly countries and redirect them to Ukraine.
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022
The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in Gaza
The group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
Pentagon outlines systems, funding for first batch of Replicator
The announcement, while still leaving questions open, marks the first time the Pentagon has publicly discussed any system for its drone program.
