Jen Judson

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.


  • What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?
    What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?

    What is the next-generation combat vehicle? It’s not the Future Fighting Vehicle mentioned in the Army’s combat vehicle modernization strategy, according to the director of mounted requirements division at the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.

  • Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats
    Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats

    There is no magic, silver bullet when it comes to solving the ever-growing unmanned aircraft systems threat, the Army has acknowledged, and therefore its newly released strategy to counter enemy drones looks to address the problem jointly, at every angle, using a variety of solutions.

  • Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA
    Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA

    The Army’s Combined Arms Center is in the throes of re-writing its capstone doctrine on how the service fights in the present, according to Lt. Gen. Michael Lundy, the center’s commander. And that newest field manual will likely debut at the Association of the US Army’s annual show next year.

  • Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has
    Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has

    The Army must figure out ways to keep its aging aircraft flying, its vehicles driving and its networks streaming, all while addressing emerging capabilities fielded by creative, near-peer enemies who have invested heavily in defense.

  • Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January
    Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January

    The Army’s first heel-to-toe rotational heavy armored brigade combat team is set to reach Europe in January as part of a US military buildup in the region to reassure allies and deter Russia, says the service’s commander in Europe.

  • Harris Develops Flying Radio
    Harris Develops Flying Radio

    Harris Corp. has developed a flying radio combining its Rifleman radio technology with a small quadcopter, according to retired Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Moran, the company vice president of Defense Department business development.

  • Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile
    Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile

    Unlike the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the Army’s capability dominated the enemy’s, the service will be fighting in domains that are contested from the start, which means it will have to refocus on capabilities that previously were on the back-burner. The Long-Range Precision Fires program is high on the Army’s list.

  • Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later
    Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later

    The Army came out with a plan to modernize its combat vehicles a year ago at the Association of the US Army’s annual convention in Washington. The strategy set out a path to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and to replace nearly-obsolete armored vehicles. Here’s a play-by-play of where the…

  • SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive
    SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive

    The RCO is designed to zero in on the Army’s biggest requirements, with the intent to deliver capabilities within a one- to five-year horizon.

  • Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement
    Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement

    Poland has kicked off its joint multinational exercise with heavy US Army participation in order to test readiness and interoperability using 31,000 soldiers from 24 countries, 100 aircraft, 12 vessels and 3,000 vehicles.

  • What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?
    What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?

    What is the next-generation combat vehicle? It’s not the Future Fighting Vehicle mentioned in the Army’s combat vehicle modernization strategy, according to the director of mounted requirements division at the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.

  • Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats
    Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats

    There is no magic, silver bullet when it comes to solving the ever-growing unmanned aircraft systems threat, the Army has acknowledged, and therefore its newly released strategy to counter enemy drones looks to address the problem jointly, at every angle, using a variety of solutions.

  • Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA
    Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA

    The Army’s Combined Arms Center is in the throes of re-writing its capstone doctrine on how the service fights in the present, according to Lt. Gen. Michael Lundy, the center’s commander. And that newest field manual will likely debut at the Association of the US Army’s annual show next year.

  • Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has
    Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has

    The Army must figure out ways to keep its aging aircraft flying, its vehicles driving and its networks streaming, all while addressing emerging capabilities fielded by creative, near-peer enemies who have invested heavily in defense.

  • Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January
    Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January

    The Army’s first heel-to-toe rotational heavy armored brigade combat team is set to reach Europe in January as part of a US military buildup in the region to reassure allies and deter Russia, says the service’s commander in Europe.

  • Harris Develops Flying Radio
    Harris Develops Flying Radio

    Harris Corp. has developed a flying radio combining its Rifleman radio technology with a small quadcopter, according to retired Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Moran, the company vice president of Defense Department business development.

  • Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile
    Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile

    Unlike the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the Army’s capability dominated the enemy’s, the service will be fighting in domains that are contested from the start, which means it will have to refocus on capabilities that previously were on the back-burner. The Long-Range Precision Fires program is high on the Army’s list.

  • Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later
    Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later

    The Army came out with a plan to modernize its combat vehicles a year ago at the Association of the US Army’s annual convention in Washington. The strategy set out a path to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and to replace nearly-obsolete armored vehicles. Here’s a play-by-play of where the…

  • SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive
    SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive

    The RCO is designed to zero in on the Army’s biggest requirements, with the intent to deliver capabilities within a one- to five-year horizon.

  • Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement
    Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement

    Poland has kicked off its joint multinational exercise with heavy US Army participation in order to test readiness and interoperability using 31,000 soldiers from 24 countries, 100 aircraft, 12 vessels and 3,000 vehicles.

  • What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?
    What is the Next-Gen Combat Vehicle?

    What is the next-generation combat vehicle? It’s not the Future Fighting Vehicle mentioned in the Army’s combat vehicle modernization strategy, according to the director of mounted requirements division at the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.

  • Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats
    Army Debuts Strategy to Counter Drone Threats

    There is no magic, silver bullet when it comes to solving the ever-growing unmanned aircraft systems threat, the Army has acknowledged, and therefore its newly released strategy to counter enemy drones looks to address the problem jointly, at every angle, using a variety of solutions.

  • Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA
    Army’s New Operations Field Manual To Debut Next Year at AUSA

    The Army’s Combined Arms Center is in the throes of re-writing its capstone doctrine on how the service fights in the present, according to Lt. Gen. Michael Lundy, the center’s commander. And that newest field manual will likely debut at the Association of the US Army’s annual show next year.

  • Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has
    Innovation: Army Looks To Do More With What It Has

    The Army must figure out ways to keep its aging aircraft flying, its vehicles driving and its networks streaming, all while addressing emerging capabilities fielded by creative, near-peer enemies who have invested heavily in defense.

  • Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January
    Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January

    The Army’s first heel-to-toe rotational heavy armored brigade combat team is set to reach Europe in January as part of a US military buildup in the region to reassure allies and deter Russia, says the service’s commander in Europe.

  • Harris Develops Flying Radio
    Harris Develops Flying Radio

    Harris Corp. has developed a flying radio combining its Rifleman radio technology with a small quadcopter, according to retired Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Moran, the company vice president of Defense Department business development.

  • Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile
    Multi-Domain Battle Drives Army Toward New Missile

    Unlike the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the Army’s capability dominated the enemy’s, the service will be fighting in domains that are contested from the start, which means it will have to refocus on capabilities that previously were on the back-burner. The Long-Range Precision Fires program is high on the Army’s list.

  • Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later
    Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy: One Year Later

    The Army came out with a plan to modernize its combat vehicles a year ago at the Association of the US Army’s annual convention in Washington. The strategy set out a path to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and to replace nearly-obsolete armored vehicles. Here’s a play-by-play of where the…

  • SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive
    SECARM Sets Goals, Timeline for Rapid Capabilities Office: AUSA Exclusive

    The RCO is designed to zero in on the Army’s biggest requirements, with the intent to deliver capabilities within a one- to five-year horizon.

  • Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement
    Anakonda kicks off in Poland with major Army involvement

    Poland has kicked off its joint multinational exercise with heavy US Army participation in order to test readiness and interoperability using 31,000 soldiers from 24 countries, 100 aircraft, 12 vessels and 3,000 vehicles.