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Defense journalists in the United States
1,242 reporters and editors in the United States who cover military, aerospace, procurement, security policy and defense technology.
Who is on this list
InsightFuse lists 1,242 defense journalists in the United States, working across 413 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
- United States Air Force
- United States Department of Defense
- US Navy
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
- S&P Global Market Intelligence
- Social Security Administration
- Lockheed Martin
- United States Marine Corps
- Bae Systems
- Raytheon
- Defense Media Activity
- L-3 Communications
- CNN
| Role | Journalists |
|---|---|
| Writers | 404 |
| Editors | 394 |
| Producers | 144 |
| Reporters | 96 |
| Journalists | 62 |
| Section and senior editors | 36 |
| Managing editors | 20 |
| Correspondents | 16 |
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 many defense journalists are there in the United States?
InsightFuse lists 1,242 defense journalists, editors and producers in the United States, at 413 outlets.
How do I pitch defense journalists in the United States?
Contract awards, test results and programme milestones are the core news. Send each reporter a short, personal email rather than a mass release.
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