Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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 airmen and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

BAE Systems unveils new version of AMPV armored vehicle

At the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium, BAE Systems is unveiling its latest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype equipped with an unmanned turret. The showcased prototype boasts the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP), a versatile integration platform facilitating...

Boeing secures $96 million to modernization of Special Ops MH-47 Chinooks

Boeing, a leading aerospace company, has secured a $96 million contract modification from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to advance the modernization of MH-47G Chinook helicopters. The awarded contract modification expands upon an existing obligated amount of...

Rare TU-2S plane takes to the skies after three years of maintenance

The TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 two-seat trainer reclaimed the skies after a hiatus of 1,030 days, following an arduous journey of repair and maintenance. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs said in a release that on February 15,...

Legendary Apache helicopter marks 40 years of service

The Apache helicopter, a stalwart in the skies for four decades, is celebrating 40 years of service. The Program Executive Office, Aviation said in a release that with an illustrious history spanning more than five million flight hours...

MBDA looks to accelerate ENFORCER missile production

European missile maker MBDA is intensifying its efforts to bolster the production of ENFORCER lightweight, high-precision missile system – ENFORCER Production Increase Campaign (EPIC) – has been proposed for funding within the European Commission’s ASAP program. The EPIC...

Bundeswehr to receive wheeled fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall was awarded a €2.7 billion ($2.9 billion) contract modification to supply the wheeled fighting vehicles for the German Bundeswehr. According to a press release from Rheinmetall, Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the "Schwerer...

US Army next-gen radar successfully completed another live-fire event

Raytheon, an RTX business, has announced another milestone in the development of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, with the successful completion of a live-fire event at White Sands. As noted by the company,...

US Army unveils $185.9 billion budget plan for 2025

The United States Army has unveiled its fiscal year 2025 budget request, outlining a comprehensive plan with a total allocation of $185.9 billion. The budget provides a detailed blueprint for the manning, training, and equipping of the Army...