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.


  • Army acquisition chief to retire in January
    Army acquisition chief to retire in January

    US Army acquisition chief Heidi Shyu, who has played a major role in the service’s weapon systems procurement branch for five years during a tumultuous time, announced she will retire at the end of January in an email to her staff sent earlier this w

  • As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater
    As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater

    As the temporary Pentagon organization created nearly 10 years ago to combat roadside bombs transitions into a smaller, permanent agency, the improvised explosive device problem has only proliferated and grown white-hot as forces continue to fight in

  • New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal
    New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal

    73655190The Army’s plan to modernize its combat vehicles fleet in the near-term looks to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and increase the lethality of its Strykers, according to the service’s brand new combat vehic

  • Army acquisition chief to retire in January
    Army acquisition chief to retire in January

    US Army acquisition chief Heidi Shyu, who has played a major role in the service’s weapon systems procurement branch for five years during a tumultuous time, announced she will retire at the end of January in an email to her staff sent earlier this w

  • As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater
    As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater

    As the temporary Pentagon organization created nearly 10 years ago to combat roadside bombs transitions into a smaller, permanent agency, the improvised explosive device problem has only proliferated and grown white-hot as forces continue to fight in

  • New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal
    New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal

    73655190The Army’s plan to modernize its combat vehicles fleet in the near-term looks to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and increase the lethality of its Strykers, according to the service’s brand new combat vehic

  • Army acquisition chief to retire in January
    Army acquisition chief to retire in January

    US Army acquisition chief Heidi Shyu, who has played a major role in the service’s weapon systems procurement branch for five years during a tumultuous time, announced she will retire at the end of January in an email to her staff sent earlier this w

  • As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater
    As JIEDDO becomes JIDA, IED threat builds in theater

    As the temporary Pentagon organization created nearly 10 years ago to combat roadside bombs transitions into a smaller, permanent agency, the improvised explosive device problem has only proliferated and grown white-hot as forces continue to fight in

  • New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal
    New Army strategy sees future combat vehicles as highly mobile, highly lethal

    73655190The Army’s plan to modernize its combat vehicles fleet in the near-term looks to acquire a new lightweight vehicle for infantry brigade combat teams and increase the lethality of its Strykers, according to the service’s brand new combat vehic