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.
Carter asserts U.S. right to surveil international waters in the Pacific, senators demand policy on space deterrence and FAA launches pilot mental health study.
Saab and DigitalGlobe are creating a 50-50 joint venture called Vricon that will sell 3D satellite products that take a step beyond current aerial light detection and ranging (lidar) technology.
