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.
7 items to watch in House NDAA markup
Here are seven items to keep an eye on that might affect major changes in procurement, organizational structure or programs during the HASC NDAA markup.
McCain book: US should consider cyberattack to punish Putin
In his book, set to launch later this month, Sen. John McCain says it’s time for America to go on the offensive in the information war with Russia.
House lawmakers propose moving cyber defense from CYBERCOM to CYBERCOM
Recently released language for the House Armed Services annual defense policy bill seeks to transition global defense of the DoD's network from the current joint headquarters to the commander of Cyber Command.
House lawmakers move to stop Air Force from canceling JSTARS recap
If the Air Force wants its battle management system of systems, it may have to move ahead with JSTARS recap.
Defense panels want the Pentagon to form a cyber reserve team to help states
The House Armed Services Committee is looking at the prospect of expanding the capacity of America's cyber power.
Army narrows locations for new Futures Command to 15
There are now 15 cities the Army will choose from to host its new modernization command, the service told Congress, where lawmakers are lobbying to attract it.
Key Democrat fighting plan to slash Pentagon agencies
The House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat is pushing back on a proposal to shutter seven Pentagon support agencies and slash 25 percent from the budgets of most of the others.
Marines bringing cyber to the fight, commander says
The Marine Corps is experimenting with how it adds cyber warriors at the tactical edge, to be better prepared for a modern fight, according to the chief of Marine Forces Cyberspace Command.
China’s AI ambitions are driving US innovation. So what’s America’s hold up?
China’s drive to lead the world in artificial intelligence is spurring American efforts to keep its technological edge, especially when it comes to national security.
