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.
Just in time for the Republican National Convention, the Center for Security Policy has reissued a database of defense spending across congressional districts. Here’s a look at contracts coming to some of the House’s most influential members on defense matters.
The U.S. Army is asking industry to present concepts for an Iron Dome-like system that can counter rocket, artillery and mortar threats. The request for information issued last week follows months of Obama administration and congressional support for helping Israel and Rafael to further develop the technology, which has helped to protect Israeli civilians against attacks.