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.
US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones
America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure.
The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet
The U.S. Army’s 300 kilowatt Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser system won't transition to a program of record.
Dutch armed forces to add drone operators to combat brigades
The Dutch military will expand that capability “significantly” by deploying 1,000 to 1,200 personnel specifically for drone and counter-drone operations.
Homeland defense during war, and details on minesweepers | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.24.26
Pentagon officials head to Congress to map out hemispheric defense priorities. Plus, an interview with a former commander of a Navy minesweeper.
Who got a $20 billion Army AI contract? | Defense Dollars
Tech innovator Anduril makes a big play in the defense space, and Turkish drone maker Baykar unveils the "Kamikaze" — that and more on Defense Dollars.
Former Navy minesweeper commander outlines US counter-mine capability
How do US forces counter potential mines in a waterway like the Strait of Hormuz? A retired Navy expert explains.
While Iran war continues, Pentagon officials map out defense priorities back home
Leaders from the Defense Department said they were still targeting suspected drug traffickers and addressed potential terrestrial strikes on cartels.
Smart Ways to Save for Your Child’s College — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you prepare to send your child to college without breaking the bank.
US-made naval drone with active warhead washes up in northern Turkey, gets blown up
The vessel, identified as an AEGIR-W variant, came aground on a beach in the Yüceler neighborhood of Ünye district in Ordu province.
