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Jennifer Hlad

Senior News Editor, Defense One

Jennifer Hlad
Jennifer Hlad is senior news editor at Defense One and lives in Kailua, Hawaii. Hlad was a Stars and Stripes reporter at the Pentagon and West Coast bureau chief in California before traveling with her Marine Corps husband to posts in Manama and Okinawa, all the while working a mix of assignments with Air Force Magazine, the Daily Beast, Military Times and other publications. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.
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Today's D Brief: Israel pushes south in Gaza; Zelenskyy briefs senators; Subs to get anti-ship missiles; P-8 pulled from the sea; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: Gaza conditions worsen; China’s undersea prowess; Koreas plan spy-sats; Navy P-8 skids into the sea; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
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How US Army Pacific is preparing for war with China

A sprawling, multi-island exercise hones troops’ ability to fight in the jungle, cross “wet gaps,” and operate with multiple partner nations.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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F-15s strike weapons facility in Syria

Operation was response to attacks on U.S. troops in the region, Defense Secretary Austin said.

  • Lauren C. Williams and Jennifer Hlad
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Soldiers' winning idea hides friendly radio calls in a sea of noise

Innovation competition draws new devices and new methods to a showdown in Hawaii.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: US strikes Syrian sites; Chinese carrier deploys; Defense giants see revenue boost; 3D-printed sub parts; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston, Jennifer Hlad and Patrick Tucker
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Army takes on a naval tinge as it adapts to the Pacific

Undersecretary cites several aspects of the service’s efforts to develop “linchpin” capabilities for the joint force.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Massive defueling of leaky Hawaiian storage facility begins

As 104 million gallons of fuel are hauled to four new locations, a yearslong remediation effort will begin at Red Hill.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Pentagon: US aid to Israel and Ukraine depends on Congressional action

Senior defense official says Hamas’s brutal attacks show the need to be ready to respond immediately.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: ‘Worst-case’ fiscal scenario; Agencies issue shutdown guidance; Iran lasers Marine helo; Army divers best SEALs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: Marine F-35 disappears; Shakeup in Ukraine; China, US up spy efforts; Speedy satellite launch; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
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The D Brief: 'Dreadnought moment’; US-Bahrain defense pact; B-21 pics; More Philippines bases?; And a bit more...

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Exclusive Policy

Maui relief efforts continue, with plans to begin debris removal in November

Nearly 700 defense personnel are helping in the wake of the deadly August wildfires.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: Ukraine strikes inside Russia, which hits Kyiv; Maui response; Gabon coup; Whistleblower’s big payday; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
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‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor

The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Today’s D Brief: Deadly Osprey crash; Ukrainian progress; US airstrike in Somalia; Mercs in Libya; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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Navy divers begin search and underwater survey in Maui

The Defense Department now has 572 people supporting relief efforts after devastating fires.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: POTUS to Maui; Ukraine’s prospects; Russia’s purchases; New Army ads; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
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Today's D Brief: Hundreds airlifted from wildfires; Navy’s Large Scale lessons; N. Korea’s next move; Army signatures; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
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What military sexual-assault victims think of the new way cases are prosecuted

President Biden signed an executive order last month that removes legal decision-making authority from commanders for most serious crimes.

  • Jennifer Hlad