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.
China to receive Sukhoi fighters; B-52s are on temporary duty in Europe; UAE requests defenses for its C-17s; Pakistan considers JF-17 engines from Russia; Boost to India’s defense budget.
A Lockheed Martin official remains optimistic that the F-25 program is on track to begin initial operations on schedule in August or by December of this year.