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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A Bell 360 Invictus sits on the show floor Oct. 10, 2023, at the Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C.

After Army canceled helicopter program, industry had to pivot

Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.

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US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis

Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.

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US Army’s unmanned aircraft rodeo firms up requirements for Shadow replacement

Army aviation leadership said soldiers don't want to give up any of the possible solutions that could replace Shadow after evaluating them over the course of a year. But when the competition starts, which systems might win out?

US Army’s newest tracked vehicle will undergo initial operational test in early 2022

The U.S. Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is expected to begin initial operational testing in the beginning of 2022 followed by fielding a year later.

US Army begins equipping first unit with hypersonic capability

The Army's ground-launched hypersonic battery is beginning to stand up.

US Army Europe commander says theater needs a multidomain task force

The four-star general in charge of U.S. Army Europe and Africa said the service needs a multidomain task force and a "Theater Fires Command" in the European theater, but it's unclear when those will stand up.

US Army plans major aviation exercise ahead of Project Convergence

Edge 21 is the first exercise of its kind, building off of previous demonstrations at China Lake and Project Convergence 2020 to refine the Army aviation ecosystem to effectively operation in the Indo-Pacific theater.

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade train sling loads and perform air assaults for Saber Junction 20 on Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 10, 2020.

Latest Chinook helo variant has excessive rotor blade vibrations heading into major test

The Army is dealing with excessive vibrations with its new Chinook rotor blade design heading into a limited-user test this spring.

Joint Assault Bridge ready for initial fielding after testing redo

A second round of operational testing for the Joint Assault Bridge, after a failed first try, has paved the way for fielding.

Creeping weight of Abrams tank concerns Pentagon’s chief weapons tester

The Pentagon's chief weapons tester is concerned the Abram tank's increased weight is causing transportability issues, but the service says the new version can perform like the current fleet.

Infantry Squad Vehicle is a cramped ride, but US Army says it meets requirements

The Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle is meeting its requirements, but due to the nature of its role to rapidly inject an infantry squad into battle, it's a tight fit for passengers.

US Army chief teases new Arctic strategy

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville detailed a few elements on how the Army would ramp up its capability in the Arctic prior to the public release of its strategy for the region.

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