Jen Judson

Land Warfare Reporter

Jen Judson is an award-winning journalist covering land warfare for Defense News. She has also worked for Politico and Inside Defense. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College.

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Army eliminates AeroVironment from future tactical UAS competition

The US Army has whittled the competition down to four teams vying to build a Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System.

5 days ago

An ALE system is launched from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter, as testing commences during Project Convergence in September 2020.

Army evaluating first ‘launched effects’ prototype

A team of five industry players is building the first launched effects prototypes for the Army as the service continues to experiment with the capability.

2 weeks ago

Will German purchase of Boeing Chinooks relieve pressure on US Army?

The U.S. Army is hoping the latest foreign military sale of the CH-47 will alleviate pressure to buy the latest variant for its own active duty force.

Army’s future attack helicopter analysis unlikely to alter program

The Army's analysis of alternatives for FARA comes late in a prototyping effort, but its findings are unlikely to result in any major changes.

Army evaluating future of heavy-lift helicopters

The US Army is taking a look at possible avenues to pursue a future heavy-lift aircraft.

US Army preps mission tech for future helicopter, despite engine delay

Problems with a next-generation engine program delayed prototype flights by roughly a year, but the Army isn't resting while it waits.

Biden taps Army vice chief to be service’s top officer

A new Army chief of staff has been nominated to replace Gen. James McConville, who will retire later this year.

Army warns it could lose $5.3 billion if Congress fails to pass budget

The Army won't be able to use over $5 billion it needs to modernize its force or give its troops planned raises if Congress doesn't pass an FY24 budget.

Sikorsky won’t sue US Army after GAO rejected protest over future helo

The company has announced it's reached the end of the road in its pursuit of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

Army short-range air defense laser prototypes take down drones at Yuma

The Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office chief said its Short-Range Air Defense 50-kilowatt laser weapon is performing well.

US Army greenlights key battle command system for full-rate production

The U.S. Army has approved its linchpin Integrated Battle Command System for full-rate production after a long and bumpy development road.

US Army official reveals watercraft, networks as logistics focus areas

The Army is taking steps to master contested logistics by focusing on key modernization requirements taking shape now.

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