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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US Army’s first hypersonic battery to be fully equipped by December
The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
New ways for vets to connect and protect | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.6.25
New, innovative services for vets with a range of interests are on tap at MCON 2025. Plus, the latest in defense contracting. That and more in this episode.
For veteran gun owners and others, a service to keep firearms safe
If you’re a gun owner, what can you do with your firearms while you head out on a long deployment or PCS? Pause to Protect talks about safe firearms storage.
Here’s what it looks like when aerospace engineers make precision weapons
What do you get when a group of engineers decides to make custom firearms? Stellar Arms has the answer — check out their high-tech designs.
Three guns in one
Las Vegas-based Archon Firearms debuts a new modular-grip, optic-ready pistol at MCON’s range day.
Your Small Business Year-End Survival Guide — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you prepare your small business before the new year.
The state of global arms sales - Defense Dollars
A new report catalogs the state of arms sales across the 100 biggest defense companies in the international market. Plus: What do the Marines want to buy next?
Fighting for health: A UFC veteran helps vets connect with jiujitsu group
A military spouse and former UFC fighter talks about how vets can get sponsored for martial arts classes through We Defy, and how it can help them.
