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.
Austin urges Congress: Pass a timely budget
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted investments in military hardware, in research and in the Pacific region, adding “we’ve got more to do.”
Dutch defense chief talks Ukraine help and stocking ammo for NATO
Gen. Onno Eichelsheim explains how he deals with a limited personnel pool, and which country might want to look closely at the Dutch Walrus submarine buy.
Congress wants to arm Taiwan, but hasn’t figured out how to pay for it
Congress is poised to take up a massive policy that will include Taiwan security aid provisions, but the appropriations is an open question.
Pentagon sees no imminent threat to Taiwan from Chinese buildup
Annual report outlines China's military progress.
Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s allies
Arms shortages among Ukraine’s allies are forcing difficult conversations about how to balance support concerns Russia may target them next.
Pentagon says Poland blast likely caused by Ukrainian missile
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin became the latest U.S. official to back Poland’s preliminary conclusion.
DoD fails audit, sees Ukraine as ‘teachable moment’ in accountability
The Pentagon racked up its fifth comprehensive audit failure.
Biden: Ukraine aid will keep flowing, even through a GOP-led House
President Joe Biden says he expects U.S. aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia to continue to flow whatever the still-undecided outcome of the midterms.
Pentagon: Xi and Putin ‘edging toward an alliance’
Relationship is not a 'superficial partnership,' says DoD policy chief.
