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.
USS Arleigh Burke sailors awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for ‘12-Day War’ operations
The sailors will receive the medal for their support and execution of ballistic missile defense in 2024 and during last June's Iran-Israel war.
Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly listed in Epstein flight manifest
According to a flight manifest, Phelan traveled from London to New York City on March 3, 2006, on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, CNN reported.
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover due to operations, planner says
To complete the formation, F-15s from Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, were tapped late in planning to join the flyover.
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.
Wearing smart glasses in uniform jeopardizes OPSEC, Air Force says
In a policy update, the service banned the use of smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities while in uniform.
Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in Oman
U.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.
US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
Sgt. Henry David Volpe designed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets
The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.
