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.
Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says
The Navy is exploring ways to alleviate pressure as U.S. shipbuilding faces issues with labor capacity, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare hands
With his green unit "loaned" to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience.
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfare
Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.
US Navy to integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile with Aegis Combat System
The Navy will integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles with the Aegis Combat System, according to Lockheed Martin.
Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request
According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base.
US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
Adm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defense budget.
US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific
The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to grow to at least 30, with smaller USVs and unmanned aerial systems.
US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
The Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a THAAD system to the Middle East from South Korea.
