Colton Jones
Colton Jones is the deputy editor of Defence Blog. He is a US-based journalist, writer and publisher who specializes in the defense industry in North America and Europe. He has written about emerging technology in military magazines and elsewhere. He is a former Air Force soldier and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
US Coast Guard receives first MH-60T helicopter airframe
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has delivered the inaugural MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter airframe of the 45 replacements to the U.S. Coast Guard, marking the commencement of a 10-year initiative. The company's press release revealed that this program aims...
Boeing secures $2.3B contract for additional KC-46 tankers
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a Lot 10 contract valued at $2.3 billion to produce an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers. This contract brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to...
Bundeswehr replaces Dingo-2 vehicles sent to Ukraine
The German military, the Bundeswehr, has unveiled plans to replace the previously transferred Dingo armored personnel carriers within the Bundeswehr provided to Ukraine. The Bundeswehr is set to introduce a fresh fleet of All-Protected Transport Vehicles (ATF) designated...
Latvia procures IRIS-T SLM air defense system
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia recently inked a significant deal with the German company "Diehl Defence," finalizing a purchase order for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system. The Ministry emphasized...
Oshkosh to supply Israeli Defense Forces with new JLTVs
Oshkosh Defense, a renowned name in military vehicle manufacturing, recently announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense has placed significant orders for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) for the Israeli Defense Forces. According to the company's latest...
Poland buys more K9 howitzers in $2.6 billion deal
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has announced that his country has concluded a new $2.6 billion contract for acquiring 6 K9A1 and 146 K9PL self-propelled howitzers. This comprehensive agreement encompasses a training program, logistics package, and a substantial...
Horstman’s suspension system chosen for Army’s new combat vehicle
The Horstman Group, a subsidiary of the RENK Group, announced on Friday the selection of its InArm external suspension system by General Dynamics Land Systems for inclusion in the low-rate initial production 2 (LRIP 2) phase of...
Canada to acquire up to 16 Poseidon aircraft
The Canadian government announced the conclusion of a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This agreement includes the acquisition...