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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US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization
If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's chief tech officer said.
US Army Mulls Expanding Units Comprising Active, Reserve Pilots
The Army is considering how multi-component units might help achieve greater capability as the force shrinks in a time of budget austerity and has, for the first time, implemented such a structure within its fixed-wing aviation branch.
Nominee Eric Fanning Vows To Review US Army Cuts Made Last Year
Eric Fanning, the presidential nominee to become the next Army secretary, vowed Thursday at his Senate confirmation hearing that he’d review the cuts the Army made last year to brigade combat teams.
Army Chief Taking Hard Look At Building Advise-And-Assist Brigades
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday he is taking a hard look at developing advise-and-assist brigades that could be bolstered with more soldiers in times of emergency.
Lawmakers Skeptical DoD Task Force Did Much Good In Afghanistan
It remains to be seen how projects designed to spur economic growth in Afghanistan by a now-defunct Pentagon task force will turn out in the long run — like making carpets, raising goats for cashmere and tapping into compressed natural gas — but for the moment it appears that the money wasn't well spent.
US Army Struggling To Keep Up With Needed Flying Hours
The Army continues to struggle to get all of its pilots the flying hours they need for training stateside due to budgetary constraints and amid the high operational tempo of rotary wing units, Maj. Gen.
Interview: Army Lt. Gen. Michael Williamson
The military deputy who manages what weapons and equipment get purchased for the Army is Lt. Gen. Michael Williamson. In an interview with Defense News, the three-star discussed how the Army plans to keep the force in top-notch condition and to keep talented personnel as the service crafts its fiscal year 2017 budget.
Maine Off List For Possible Ballistic Missile Defense Site on East Coast
The Missile Defense Agency has determined, due to environmental and cost concerns, to take a site in Maine off its list of possible future East Coast ballistic missile defense sites, according to an agency statement.
Chinook Upgrade Program Moves Toward Approval
The Army’s next block of upgrades for its CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helos is moving quickly through the approval pipeline
Army Special Operations Want Multi-Intelligence UAVs
Army aviation special operators want new unmanned aircraft systems that can carry multiple sensors to collect vital intelligence from the battlefield and they're working with the Army to achieve the capability, Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson, the Army Special Operations Aviation Command commander, said Thursday.
