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.
Space Force lacks ‘warfighting ethos,’ experts say
An October 2024 workshop highlighted gaps in how the general public, and even some in the Defense Department, perceive the role of the Space Force.
Saronic unveils plans for autonomous shipyard
Saronic plans to use the facility to grow its fleet of autonomous surface vessels amid demand from the Pentagon for more drones of all kinds.
Space Force picks Firefly to launch Victus Sol rapid response mission
The Space Force would not confirm a target launch date for the mission, but its fiscal 2025 budget set late 2025 or 2026 as its notional timeline.
Ukrainian defense planners envision a drones-only front line
Ukrainian drone makers are showcasing equipment at the IDEX defense show that could help establish a front line devoid of human operators.
Pentagon expands list of commercial drones certified for military use
Following a November demo, DOD chose 23 systems and 14 drone components to add to its Blue UAS and Framework lists, pending cybersecurity validation.
Testing the fighting style of the Army of the future
The Army wants to evolve, and to try new methods of fighting it’s testing something called “transformation in contact.” Get an inside look at what’s involved.
New congressional leaders look to recruitment, retention goals for 2025
Expanding the military’s recruitment options and improving quality of life issues are priorities for the new Congress, says Rep. Pat Fallon.
Looking ahead at the 2025 defense budget
From military family needs to the rise of China, the military budget has to encompass a lot of factors. Rep. Pat Fallon discusses 2025 defense funding goals.
