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.
Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizes
Marine body armor engineers share a glimpse of their new protective gear that features lighter weights, lighter plates and more size options.
Army Secretary says recruiting centers will be “busting at the seams” after D.C. parade
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll discusses what he sees as the potential benefits of the Army’s upcoming anniversary parade.
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
What options do I have to pay for college? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain some of the options you have to pay for higher education.
Take a peek at the “Black Shadow” diver propulsion system for SOF operators
Getting SOF operators to an objective underwater requires specialized tech. Germany-based Rotinor says the “Black Shadow” can do the job.
Get hands-on with gas-gun sniper rifles for SOCOM
Geissele, known for drop-in precision triggers, has moved into building precision rifles for the SOCOM community. Check out models at SOF Week 2025.
Can you put a suppressor on a 30mm cannon? One company says yes.
Radical Defense showcases .50 caliber and 30mm suppressors at SOF Week 2025, designed to make make shooting safer for operators.
How do you quiet a minigun pouring out 3,000 rounds per minute? Put a huge suppressor on it.
Dillon Aero unveils a 3D-printed suppressor designed to reduce both sound and muzzle blast on the six-barreled, 3,000 rounds per minute minigun.
Check out the Gungnir, a variable caliber bullpup rifle design
Named for the mythical god Odin’s spear, the Gungnir is a novel bullpup rifle design that can fire rounds as big as .50 caliber. Check it out at SOF Week 2025.
