Based in Washington, Jen managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage from 2013 to January 2024.
Prior to taking on the Executive Editor 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.
Japan’s new standoff jamming aircraft plan; Raytheon wins F-18 radar work; study predicts 39% growth in combat aircraft; and Rafael bids for UAS company.
Russia’s new ground-based satellite-zapping system; Indonesia buys Bell, Airbus helos; India’s Tejas edges closer to full operations; Staff changes at Pentagon.
