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 moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.
General details next step for US Army’s future attack recon helicopter
The Army is pushing forward with its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, preparing to pass through the Army Requirements Oversight Council gauntlet in April.
US Army nears choosing first battalion for extended-range cannon
The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.
US Army prepping robotic combat vehicles for big test with soldiers in 2022
The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.
New US Army doctrine coming summer 2022
The Army is getting closer to publishing its doctrine that -- for the first time -- addresses operating across all domains from land, air and sea to cyber and space.
Recent Guard UH-60 crashes do not indicate systemic problem, Army official says
A recent string of fatal National Guard UH-60 accidents have raised cause for concern, but the Army general in charge of aviation plans and operations said the service is not seeing a systemic problem across the board. Nonetheless, the Army issued a new emergency response procedure to its aviators to ensure preventable mishaps don't happen.
US Army’s extended-range guided rocket sees successful 80-kilometer test shot
After the Army's extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System experienced an anomaly during its first flight test late last year, the service and Lockheed Martin saw a successful test on March 4.
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.
