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.
Former Indian air force chief faces charges related to the AW101 helicopter scandal; the Philippines builds a fleet of FA-50 fighters; Lithuania beefs up surface-to-air missile force; and the U.S. State Department reviews munition sales to Saudi Arabia.
In this week’s Washington Outlook: Sessions urges more peaceful relations with Russia, American Airlines faces tarmac delay fines and Warren joins the Senate Armed Services Committee.
What the space-launch upstart thinks went wrong in September, what the delay means for its customers and how the company has handled losses in the past. Plus, Orbital ATK’s Pegasus launch and a John Glenn remembrance.