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 Futures Command has a new commander

Gen. James Rainey became Army Futures Command commander in an Oct. 4 ceremony in Austin, Texas.

2 days ago

Army, Marines declare Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ready for production

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps' Joint Air-to-Ground Missile has been cleared for full-rate production.

4 weeks ago

US Army command integrates new capabilities into Patriot forces

Defense News spoke with the head of the U.S. Army's Space and Missile Defense Command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, about deployments and authority transfers.

US Army nominates new Futures Command chief

The Army has nominated a new leader to head Army Futures Command nine months after its first commander retired.

Rheinmetall, Anduril join forces on optionally manned fighting vehicle

Anduril Technologies is joining the American Rheinmetall Vehicles-led team to competitively design a new vehicle for the U.S. Army.

Futures Command faces identity crisis as Army shifts mission

Top Army officials are rethinking Futures Command, shifting it from an organization with control over investment decisions to an advisory body.

Army’s next Futures Command leader could come ‘in short order’

Why hasn't the Army named a new Futures Command commander?

BAE Systems wins US Army deal for Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle

BAE Systems will build the Army's new Cold-Weather All-Terrain Vehicle, meant to replace aging vehicles as the service beefs up its Arctic focus.

Victor-model Black Hawk completes operational test after delay

The U.S. Army's UH-60V has passed successfully through its second initial operational test and evaluation on its way to a full-rate production decision.

Army taps AeroVironment’s Jump 20 to replace Shadow unmanned system

The Army has chosen Aerovironment's Jump 20 unmanned aircraft to initially replace Shadow UAS.

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Two Fort Hood brigade commanders fired amid investigations

New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles

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Army activates new unit to control air and missile defenses in Europe

Fort Hood brigade commander relieved for bullying and poor judgment