Defense reporter covering Navy, Marine Corps, defense policy, spending, and equipment.

Inside Washington Publishers

Former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering national defense and veterans issues. Experienced in Washington Bureau as supervising editor. Marine veteran with expertise in defense and veterans beats.

Air warfare reporter covering the Air Force and Space Force for Defense One, focusing on acquisition, budgets, and policymaking. Experienced journalist based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area.

Defense One

Experienced journalist reporting on U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force defense topics.

Access Intelligence

Covers national security with expertise in defense and aviation topics

The Wall Street Journal

Covers industry and budget topics with focus on defense and military news.

Janes

Pentagon editor at Aviation Week Network, focusing on US military operations, procurement, and national security policy.

Aviation Week Network

Covers Pentagon weapons acquisition, military budgets, and national security news.

Inside the Pentagon

Experienced national security and defense reporter covering breaking news and military enterprise, specializing in the Navy and Marine Corps.

New York Post

Expert in U.S. defense policy, space, and congressional reporting and analysis

Congressional Research Service

Covers land warfare and military topics with expertise in defense reporting

Defense News

Freelance writer and editor with experience in communications and microelectronics topics.

Self employed

Senior reporter covering defense and military topics for a government press service.

Dept. of Defense, American Forces Press Service

Multimedia public affairs professional and journalist contributing to a funded Air Force magazine authorized for U.S. military services.

Marine Corps veteran and reporter focused on aerospace, chemical, plastics, and labor beats at Manufacturing Dive.

Manufacturing Dive

Public Affairs Specialist with expertise in digital video and imagery distribution. Experienced radio and TV news reporter supporting military command communications. Skilled in media content creation and public affairs.

US Air Force Reserve

Staff reporter covering the US Navy and Marine Corps, the defense industrial base, and congressional committees.

Breaking Media

United States Air Force veteran with expertise in Tactical Data Link (TDL) and experience as a COMSEC Custodian. Currently associated with BCP Plus.

Technology Policy Editor with experience as a Marine Corps reporter, known for breaking stories in military news.

National Journal

Executive Editor at Defense One. Former reporter. Author of books on naval topics. Experienced in defense and military journalism.

News reporter with a background covering fixed-wing piloted aircraft. Award-winning storyteller recognized for coverage on Pentagon's future air superiority experiments. Experienced freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C.

Freelance (Self employed)

US Treasury reporter with Bloomberg News, covering financial and governmental topics. Former Marine and active in journalism communities.

Bloomberg News

Award-winning multimedia journalist and military veteran with over 30 years of experience.

US Navy

Reporter covering defense-related news and updates for the U.S. Department of Defense.

U.S. Department of Defense

Senior editor specializing in military and defense coverage at a major business news outlet.

Business Insider

Broadcast journalist with extensive experience reporting for the United States Air Force.

United States Air Force

Target Analyst Reporter with experience at DoD, providing insights and analysis on defense-related topics.

Manages editorial content and contributes defense news coverage for Air & Space Forces Magazine

Air & Space Forces Magazine

Freelance article and book writer with experience as a reporter and Pentagon correspondent. Skilled in military and defense reporting. Based in New Castle, Delaware.

Senior Intelligence Analyst and Technical Reporter with over 6 years of experience in active duty Air Force intelligence analysis.

Covers military and defense topics with deep expertise and editorial leadership.

Various Companies

Tara Copp is a Pentagon correspondent covering Pentagon leadership and service chiefs. She reports for The Associated Press and Military Times Newspapers. Experienced in defense and military affairs journalism.

The Associated Press

Executive editor and managing editor with extensive experience in military news content and engagement.

Military Times

Award-winning video journalist with experience in public affairs and licensed drone operation.

WBRC FOX6 News

General assignment reporter covering criminal justice and breaking news with experience in investigative reporting.

Military and veterans affairs reporter at KPBS in San Diego. Experienced U.S. Navy veteran with 10 years of service. Covers military and veterans topics with in-depth knowledge.

KPBS

Brings a unique lens to technology journalism, merging the intricacies of defense insights with cutting-edge engineering developments.

Interesting Engineering

Reporter with experience at New Zealand Defence Force, based in El Segundo, California.

New Zealand Defence Force

Staff Reporter with experience covering the Army for Breaking Defense. Defense Technology Reporter with expertise in C4ISRNET graphics. Skilled in defense and military reporting.

Intelligence Analyst and Reporter at United States Department of Defense with experience in analysis and reporting.

United States Department of Defense

Briana Reilly is a defense and national security reporter at CQ Roll Call. She covers military cyber and software developments pursued by the Hill. Based in Washington, D.C., she specializes in defense and national security topics.

CQ Roll Call

Experienced senior editor mentoring reporters, covering military and defense topics

Military Officers Association of America

Senior Multimedia Editor at Defense One, specializing in online production including mapping, podcasting, analytics, and animation. Lead author of The D Brief daily national security newsletter.

Tested, award-winning newspaper and online reporter and feature writer with experience covering diverse stories including military returns.

Freelance writer and consultant serving aviation, aerospace, and defense industry professionals.

Executive editor focused on military and defense news coverage.

Sightline Media Group

Defense and Technology Writer covering technology impacts on people and interactions with government and commercial sectors.

Longtime national security reporter, audio documentarian, and retired captain of US Marines. Author of a book about a tragic 1979 typhoon, fuel spill and fire. Experienced freelance journalist based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area.

Covers military topics in the Pacific Northwest for an independent military newspaper

Stars and Stripes

Award-winning reporter focused on breaking defense industry news. Defense Industry Correspondent at Thomson Reuters. Experienced in covering mergers and defense topics.

Thomson Reuters

Reporter specializing in defense, nuclear enterprise, and national security on Capitol Hill.

ExchangeMonitor

Experienced sports writer and podcaster covering athletic topics and news

FanSided

Award-winning journalist and public affairs officer specializing in media relations and content management.

Photojournalist specializing in military and defense visual storytelling.

Managing Editor of Advanced Air Mobility Report at Aviation Week Network. Commercial Air Transport Reporter focusing on U.S. airlines, labor unions, Congress, and regulatory agencies.

Covers defense topics including US military and Afghanistan withdrawal

Washington Examiner

Court Reporter at United States Department of Defense based in Sandy, Utah. Experienced in detailed transcription and reporting of court proceedings. Skilled in accurate and timely documentation for legal and governmental use.

Carley Welch is a Networks and Digital Warfare Reporter covering IT, C4ISR, cyber, EW, and DoD enterprise modernization. She reports for Breaking Defense and has past experience at Politico and The Messenger.

Breaking Defense

Experienced reporter and editor covering aerospace and defense industry topics

Freelance

Reporter and Anchor for a CHINFO-sponsored news magazine covering news relevant to Navy and Marine Corps members.

Navy/Marine Corps News

Experienced editor focused on energy sector content development and editorial strategy

Hart Energy

Award-winning journalist with over a decade covering national security, serving as Pentagon Correspondent and anchor.

Voice of America

Managing Editor reporting on defense spending, industry, and military technology trends and developments.

DefenseScoop

Senior writer, proposal writer, senior editor, and marketing communications consultant with experience at Navy League of the United States and Seapower Magazine.

Host and anchor focused on aviation, air shows, and air race reporting

AirShow360

Expert on military and domestic terrorism with extensive editorial leadership experience

Soldier of Fortune

Focuses on Air Force, nuclear issues, agriculture, and urban development beats

The Electric

Bob Lawrence is a steadfast reporter known for fair and professional reporting. He has extensive knowledge of San Diego's military community and delivers accurate information.

Experienced journalist and editor with over 20 years in print and online media, currently serving as editor in chief at Task & Purpose.

Task & Purpose

Reporter focused on military and public news topics with podcast experience

Public News Service

Experienced freelance journalist with background in public relations and video editing

Decaturish.com

Assistant Editor of Defense Acquisition Research Journal. Experienced in editing and online presentation projects. Contributor of book reviews.

Defense Acquisition Research Journal

Covers technical topics related to the United States Air Force operations and technology

Defense journalist and North American Correspondent at Naval News. Focused on naval and defense topics. Based in Washington, D.C.

Naval News

Writer and reporter covering militarism, weapons, and environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

National Tropical Botanical Garden

Contributing Editor to the American Helicopter Society Vertiflite, Aerospace Testing International, and other industry titles, with expertise in aerospace and helicopter industry communications.

FEC Communications

Pentagon reporter with experience in news, content, and business development. Covers defense-related topics from Washington, D.C.

Experienced editor and producer with a background in magazine and news production, including military and political publications.

Reporter at Defense Daily specializing in business and homeland security. Editor of Homeland Security Report. Experienced journalist based in Barboursville, Virginia.

Defense Daily

Cal Biesecker is a reporter at Defense Daily based in Columbia, Missouri. Experienced in defense-related journalism with a strong professional network. Known for delivering timely and accurate news coverage.

Experienced, award-winning journalist with publishing and editorial expertise

Premier Media Group

Multimedia storyteller specializing in national security, defense, health, and science

U.S. Department of Justice

Creates media content highlighting Navy missions and veteran stories

Veterans in Media & Entertainment

Leads editorial teams for aviation and automotive maintenance magazines

D.O.M. and Helicopter Maintenance magazines

Experienced broadcast journalist with a background in media specialization and military communications.

Experienced in multimedia reporting and weather anchoring with deadline-driven content

Federal Aviation Administration

News Editor and Online Editor at AIN Media Group specializing in aviation business news. Experienced in managing aviation magazine content and AINalerts. Based in Venice, Florida.

AIN Media Group

Covers aircraft manufacturers, aviation business trends, and evolving technology

FlightGlobal

War reporter and documentary filmmaker covering U.S. Special Operations Forces on combat missions. Experienced in long-term embedded reporting.

Expert in aviation safety and industry insights with extensive experience

Flight Safety Foundation

Cyber Intelligence Digital Network Forensics Analyst and Reporter with over a decade of distinguished service in the US Navy.

Senior Staff Editor, International at The New York Times. General assignment reporter covering diverse topics. Manages daily news production and social media presence for Defense One.

The New York Times

Target Analyst Reporter with experience in analysis and reporting, affiliated with Tailored Access, LLC and United States Air Force.

Executive Editor with extensive experience in marine industry publications including WorkBoat and National Fisherman, focusing on news and maritime logistics.

WorkBoat, National Fisherman

Editor covering airports industry for Aviation Week newsletter

Aviation Week

Investigative reporter with 16 years experience covering in-depth news stories.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Journalist, editor, and photographer covering technology with expertise in aerospace, infrastructure, and national security-related matters.

Fortune Magazine

Morning Show Co-Host and Engagement Specialist with experience contributing to Military Influencer Magazine, Coffee or Die Magazine, and Military Times. Skilled reporter and associate editor.

Life 102.5

Experienced Target Analyst Reporter with a background in assessing, evaluating, and reporting information.

Zavda Technologies

Jack Detsch is a defense reporter at POLITICO based in Washington, D.C. He has broken numerous stories covering Pentagon and defense issues. Experienced journalist with a strong focus on defense reporting.

Journalist	Outlet & Role	Coverage
NW Nicholas Wilson Defense reporter covering Navy, Marine Corps, defense policy, spending, and equipment.	Journalist Inside Washington Publishers 220+	Washington, District of Columbia defense navy marine corps +3 more
BK Ben Kesling he Former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering national defense and veterans issues. Experienced in Washington Bureau as supervising editor. Marine veteran with expertise in defense and veterans beats.	Reporter 2.3K+	Chicago, Illinois defense veterans
AD Audrey Decker Air warfare reporter covering the Air Force and Space Force for Defense One, focusing on acquisition, budgets, and policymaking. Experienced journalist based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area.	Journalist Defense One 1.4K+	Washington DC-Baltimore Area Air Force Space Force
FW Frank Wolfe Experienced journalist reporting on U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force defense topics.	Journalist Access Intelligence 1.8K+	us air force us space force defense +1 more
LS Lara Seligman Covers national security with expertise in defense and aviation topics	Reporter The Wall Street Journal 1.7K+	Washington, District of Columbia national security defense aviation +1 more
JC Jeremiah Cushman Covers industry and budget topics with focus on defense and military news.	Journalist Janes 230+	Arlington, Virginia industry budgets defense +2 more
BE Brian Everstine Pentagon editor at Aviation Week Network, focusing on US military operations, procurement, and national security policy.	Editor Aviation Week Network 870+	Washington, District of Columbia US military operations procurement national security policy
TB Tony Bertuca he Covers Pentagon weapons acquisition, military budgets, and national security news.	Contributor Inside the Pentagon 1.1K+	Washington pentagon military budgets defense acquisition +2 more
CD Caitlin Doornbos she Experienced national security and defense reporter covering breaking news and military enterprise, specializing in the Navy and Marine Corps.	Reporter New York Post 690+	Washington, D.C. Defense policy Military enterprise Navy +2 more
JD Jennifer DiMascio Expert in U.S. defense policy, space, and congressional reporting and analysis	Writer Congressional Research Service 2.5K+	Takoma Park, Maryland defense policy space congress +2 more

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