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.
Romania, Ukraine say more troops needed on the Black Sea
Ukraine and Romania want Western allies to step up their military presence in the Black Sea, according to letters obtained by Defense News.
US defense allies push to block new ‘Buy American’ boost
Close U.S. military allies want to scuttle the "Buy American” boost in Congress.
Buy American: Biden sees industry pushback as allies warn of trade consequences
President Biden has taken executive action to boost Buy American requirements, but not everyone is happy about it.
CACI adds space, intel firms to growing tech portfolio
Defense contractor CACI International on Thursday announced it made two acquisitions in the last quarter, in line with plans to increase its technology-focused business, according to CEO John Mengucci.
China could invade Taiwan ‘soon,’ says former Australian PM Abbott
A former Australian prime minister said Friday he thinks China could “soon” invade Taiwan or otherwise escalate and that the West should now be planning its military and economic response.
Defense firms face worker losses as companies impose federal vaccine mandate
Defense firms are sounding the alarm that they expect to lose employees who refuse to comply with a federal COVID vaccination requirement for contractors, due to take effect in December.
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
Pentagon chief stresses security cooperation as key to stopping Russia’s Black Sea ‘aggression’
The Biden administration sees the Black Sea as a front to challenge Russia, but regional relations complicate America's ability to actually make any progress.
Lockheed predicts Aerojet acquisition will close next quarter
Lockheed Martin’s $4.4 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, one quarter later than expected.
