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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Printing with sand: How Rock Island Arsenal keeps Army gear humming
At Rock Island Arsenal, historic forges meet 3D printing as the Army modernizes its industrial base for faster, high-tech production.
US Army wants to buy lightweight precision munitions fast
The U.S. Army is looking for ways to rapidly buy lightweight precision munitions for unmanned aircraft systems as it burns through more expensive missiles carrying out a wide variety of missions.
White House supports US Army battlefield network in looming NDAA fight
The Trump administration has announced it is challenging Senate plans to gut Army networking programs as part of the annual defense policy bill.
Iron Dome poised for first US-based intercept test in SHORAD demo
Israel is readying its Iron Dome for its first intercept test in the United States as part of the U.S. Army’s demonstration aimed at selecting an interim solution for a medium- and short-range air defense system.
Bell Helicopter ‘within days’ of first ground trials for V-280 Valor tilt-rotor
The build of the Bell Helicopter V-280 Valor tiltrotor demonstrator aircraft is 100 percent complete, the company announced Wednesday, and the aircraft is about to begin ground runs in advance of a first flight.
Granger pushes back on White House move to cut military aid to Egypt
The House Appropriations defense subcommittee chairwoman said cutting such funding comes at a time when the U.S. could be healing its frayed relationship with Egypt.
US Army primes pump for $2B in foreign Humvee sales
AM General says Army Contracting Command has awarded the company with a Foreign Military Sales requirements contract to manufacture about 11,560 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles.
US Army tackles teaming robots and ground forces on battlefield
The U.S. Army is no stranger to teaming manned aircraft with unmanned ones, but it is now tackling how to approach the concept with ground vehicles.
DoD IG: Lack of predictable European defense funding puts efforts ‘at risk’
The Pentagon’s watchdog agency says the uncertainty of future funding specifically budgeted to reassure European allies against Russian aggression puts at risk efforts by the U.S., NATO and Operation Atlantic Resolve countries.
State Dept. clears $1.25 billion HIMARS sale to Romania
The State Department has cleared a $1.25 billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket System sale to Romania, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency announcement Friday.
