Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
U.S. draws allies closer in space ops; Israel uses Patriots to shoot down Syrian UAS; U.S. seeks $84.5 million for Huey program. and Japan’s hunt for intel-gathering aircraft.
USAF and Boeing have agreed on an October delivery date for the first KC-46A tanker, but the service is still resolving deficiencies and testing software fixes.