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.
As semiconductor shortages linger, one defense firm gets creative
Defense execs call the computer chip shortage an "acute pain point" and "day-to-day" challenge.
Defense budget reform panel at work after ‘organizational problems’
A select panel exploring a revamp of Pentagon budgeting is making “significant progress.”
How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages
The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.
General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization
"It’s going to take everyone to understand how to close the gap on supply chain management."
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
Here’s what global weapons chiefs will discuss this month in Brussels
A U.S.-led meeting of armaments directors from around the world will take place in Brussels on Sept. 28.
US unveils $2B in military aid for Europe, arms for Ukraine
New aid includes loans for Ukraine and 18 countries to buy arms.
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
