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Defense journalists
2,045 reporters and editors who cover military, aerospace, procurement, security policy and defense technology. Browse by country, see where they work, and learn what they want from a pitch.
Who is on this list
InsightFuse lists 2,045 defense journalists worldwide, working across 736 outlets. Every record has a name, job title, outlet and location. Many also have a verified email address and a LinkedIn profile, which you can see once you sign in.
Where they work: top outlets and employers
- US Army
- S&P Global Market Intelligence
- United States Air Force
- United States Department of Defense
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- US Navy
- Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
- News Paper
- Lockheed Martin
- Social Security Administration
- Raytheon
- Energy Intelligence
- Bae Systems
- United States Marine Corps
- Defense Media Activity
| Role | Journalists |
|---|---|
| Editors | 641 |
| Writers | 586 |
| Producers | 241 |
| Journalists | 168 |
| Reporters | 131 |
| Section and senior editors | 63 |
| Editors-in-chief | 41 |
| Correspondents | 41 |
How to pitch defense journalists
Defense reporters cover military, aerospace, procurement, security policy and defense technology. They want contract values, programme details and credible specialist sources.
- Contract awards, test results and programme milestones are the core news.
- Be precise about what can be disclosed before you pitch.
- Specialist trade titles matter more than general news here.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find defense journalists?
Search the InsightFuse database by the defense beat, then narrow by country, outlet or job title to find the reporters who cover your story.
What do defense journalists want in a pitch?
They want contract values, programme details and credible specialist sources.
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