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.
CYBER GUARD: To counter the mounting number of cyber attacks, a group of senators led by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) are working on legislation urging the Pentagon to train members of the National Guard to respond to cyber threats. The bill would establish Cyber Guard units in every state that could be activated by state governors or the Defense Secretary and would draw on the private-sector information technology expertise of National Guard members. The bill is aimed at offsetting a shortage of cyber experts across government.
Defense budget cuts in the U.S. and Europe have not crimped planned attendance at the 2013 Paris air show, according to show officials. The defense downturn is being offset by two key factors: an increase in the commercial market and an “economic war” to export defense products since domestic budgets are declining, says Paris air show Chairman Emeric D’Arcimoles. The U.S. Air Force is still planning to attend the show, but NASA, the U.S. Army and the Navy have canceled their participation, show officials say.
