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.
‘I see ‘em. We’ll fight ‘em’: Patton’s Black Panthers
The 761st Tank Battalion’s outstanding performance in the war’s last months bore witness to Ruben Rivers' exemplary courage.
This system can provide soldiers with water by harvesting thin air
An off-the-grid system capable of transforming air moisture into water could eliminate a multitude of logistical hurdles for troops in the field.
SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missile
A major goal of the Symbiotic UAS Delivery System is to develop a weapon that can function amid the cacophony of jamming.
How the Army aims to transform its armor brigades
As the Army examines its armor formations under TIC 2.0, it wants to avoid placing them in a potential stalemate, similar to what is being seen in Ukraine.
National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025
The Army National Guard and Air National Guard combined to recruit 50,000 new enlistees.
Trump threatens US military force in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
President Donald Trump has threatened to use U.S. military force inside Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
Opinion
Why the Army’s food service modernization must go beyond imitation
Modernizing Army food service isn’t just about mirroring college campuses. It’s about building a nutrition infrastructure to holistically support soldiers.
Recap: Highlights from the US Army’s 2025 conference in Washington
The Army continues to transform, with efforts focused on next-gen weaponry, long-range artillery, unmanned systems and much more.
