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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Griffon, Textron advance in Army’s Future Tactical UAS competition

Northrop, Sierra Nevada were eliminated in the competition to replace the service's Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems fleet.

6 days ago

Army picks four to build robotic combat vehicle prototypes

The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year.

10 days ago

U.S. soldiers participate in a training exercise alongside Polish service members at Powidz, Poland, March 15, 2023.

Poland gets green light to buy Apache helicopters

Poland is cleared to buy Apache helicopters to go with its new Abrams tanks, the U.S. State Department announced.

Navistar to build trailers for AM General’s light tactical vehicle

AM General picks a trailer producer as it continues to build out its team to deliver the U.S. Army's A2 variant of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

International interest growing for Army’s battle command system

As the Army prepares to field full-rate versions of its new battle command system to the first unit, international interest is heating up.

US Army working through challenges with laser weapons

The Army is grappling with how to fight with laser weapons, as well as how to easily repair them in the field and affordably make the systems.

First flight test for Guam missile defense planned for end of 2024

The Missile Defense Agency is striving to kick off flight tests next year involving part of the architecture under design to defend Guam.

US Army ups the ante with yearslong campaign to test integrated fires

The Army is embarking on a new Integrated Fires Test Campaign that will bring together modernized capability over the next five years.

Indirect Fires launchers on track amid supply chain challenges

The Army expects to receive 12 Indirect Fires Protection Capability prototypes from its developer, Dynetics, by the first of January in 2024.

US Army splits testing phase of future missile defense radar

The service plans to divide the testing program for the sensor's 360-degree tracking capability into two stages to keep things manageable.

Pentagon’s counter-drone office to demo swarm destruction in 2024

The Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office will tackle drone swarms in its next quest to find a capability to counter the rising threat.

US Army plans to grow Patriot missile defense force

The Army will grow its Patriot air and missile defense units, but it will take time as the service faces forcewide recruiting challenges.

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