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.
Ernst seeks to slow Pentagon transition to electric vehicles
Republicans and Democrats duel over green non-tactical vehicles for the Defense Department in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Time running out for Pentagon nominees
A slate of Pentagon nominations may not advance this year amid Capitol Hill opposition. And if they don't, the process restarts.
Senator vows hold on military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is upset over the military's new abortion access policy, announced just before the midterm elections.
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.
Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight
The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.
Austin urges Congress: Pass a timely budget
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted investments in military hardware, in research and in the Pacific region, adding “we’ve got more to do.”
Dutch defense chief talks Ukraine help and stocking ammo for NATO
Gen. Onno Eichelsheim explains how he deals with a limited personnel pool, and which country might want to look closely at the Dutch Walrus submarine buy.
Congress wants to arm Taiwan, but hasn’t figured out how to pay for it
Congress is poised to take up a massive policy that will include Taiwan security aid provisions, but the appropriations is an open question.
Pentagon sees no imminent threat to Taiwan from Chinese buildup
Annual report outlines China's military progress.
