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 to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.
Marine Corps nearing contract award for new amphibious combat vehicle
The Marine Corps wrapped up operational tests of Amphibious Combat Vehicle prototypes last week in California and heads into a decision on whether BAE Systems or SAIC will build the service's new ACV expected in mid-June.
Some (rare) good news for military aviation: Army helicopter accidents on the decline
Army aviation's mishap rates are faring far better than the other services in the years following the 2013 Congressional budget cuts.
Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate's lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
US installs final ground-based missile interceptor to counter ICBM threat
The 44th and final ground-based interceptor for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system is now in place at Fort Greely, Alaska.
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.
Multinational live-fire exercise lights up Romanian countryside in show of force
A massive, multinational, combined-arms, live-fire exercise lit up the Romanian countryside in a show of force July 18, carrying out a NATO goal to demonstrate joint strength to deter Russian aggression.
US Army missile defense system destroys target in test
The Army’s missile defense system capable of taking out targets in the last phase of flight intercepted a threat target in a test, according to the system’s manufacturer.
House lawmakers want space-based missile defense strategy
House lawmakers want the Pentagon to quickly produce a space-based missile defense strategy, according to the Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee’s mark of the fiscal year 2018 defense authorization bill released this week.
Coming soon: Details for the Army’s Light Reconnaissance Vehicle
Requirements for the Army’s Light Reconnaissance Vehicle are expected soon, according to Col. Shane Fullmer, the program manager for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle joint program office.
