Ashley Roque is a Senior Reporter specializing in land warfare and Pentagon leadership at Breaking Defense. With over two decades of experience, she has covered U.S. defense policy, military technology, and foreign affairs for publications such as Janes, Roll Call, Inside Defense, and Shephard Media.

Her reporting focuses on ground combat systems, military procurement, and strategic defense initiatives, providing in-depth analysis on Army modernization efforts, Pentagon leadership decisions, and evolving battlefield technologies.

Ashley holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in journalism from Florida State University, and a Master’s degree in conflict transformation from the University of Basel. Her expertise in military affairs and defense strategy makes her a key voice in analyzing the future of land warfare and defense policy.