Jen Judson

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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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.
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.
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.
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