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.
What’s the future of veterans care? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.21.25
A representative from Disabled American Veterans talks about the future of veterans’ care under the Trump administration as its policies take hold.
Opinion
US must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence
In this op-ed, the author argues how Chinese AI development could provide the PLA with an extraordinary military advantage — if the US fails to counter.
In times of change, how should the VA move ahead? An expert weighs in.
With budgets and policies in flux with the dawn of a new administration and new leadership, how should the VA chart its course? An expert walks through options.
Long-term care for vets is a pressing issue — how should it change going forward?
A representative from Disabled American Veterans walks through some of the ways VA can improve its long-term care capabilities — for younger vets.
Should the VA increase its budget in coming years?
Jon Retzer from Disabled American Veterans talks about his group’s independent budget recommendation for the agency, and why it needs to grow.
Launch delays hamper near-term impact of GPS experimentation program
The Space Force is weighing its options for how to proceed with integrating NTS-3 technology into upcoming GPS production lines.
Despite being gravely wounded, this Ranger refused to leave his men in the Vietnamese jungle
Capt. Paris D. Davis was twice nominated for his actions in South Vietnam in June 1965. He was finally awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 14, 2023.
Republicans offer defense spending tips after punting on a budget
“Good luck getting DoD to adhere to this," one analyst said of lawmakers' attempts to influence defense spending.
China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says
A Space Force spokesperson said the demonstration occurred in 2024 and involved five Chinese satellites.
