Colton Jones

Colton Jones serves as Deputy Editor of Defence Blog, with a specialization in the U.S. defense industrial base. A former member of the United States Air Force, Colton brings firsthand military experience to his analysis of procurement, defense manufacturing, and Pentagon policy. He is one of the blog’s lead writers and most respected defense experts.
Army

OpenAI to develop military AI under new Pentagon award

OpenAI Public Sector LLC has secured a $200 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop prototype artificial intelligence systems aimed at strengthening national security, according to a newly released announcement. The Office of the Secretary...
Aviation

US Marine Corps tests autonomous AW139 helicopter

Near Earth Autonomy has completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter as part of the U.S. Marine Corps' Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. The flight, conducted in May in Phoenix, Arizona, marks a key...
Aviation

T-6A trainer to get new avionics in $2.2B deal

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $2.18 billion contract to Borsight Inc. for a comprehensive avionics upgrade across the T-6A Texan II training fleet, the Department of Defense said in a release. The 10-year contract will cover...
Aviation

U.S. clears $215M JAGM missile sale to Netherlands

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $215 million Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for hundreds of advanced air-to-ground missiles designed to enhance the strike capabilities of its AH-64 Apache helicopters. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency...
Maritime Security

BAE Systems wins $155M contract to overhaul USS Somerset

BAE Systems – San Diego Ship Repair has been awarded a $155.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for the maintenance, modernization, and repair of the USS Somerset (LPD 25), according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The work will be...
Maritime Security

French Navy tests Airbus Flexrotor drone

The French Navy has successfully completed a three-day demonstration of the Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operating from a patrol vessel off the northwest coast of France, according to the service. The tests, held from June 3...
Army

U.S. Army buys more FMTV A2 next-gen trucks

Oshkosh Defense has received a contract extension worth $792 million from the U.S. Army to continue production of its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 platform. According to the Department of Defense, the award is a modification...
Maritime Security

Final MQ-9A Reaper delivered to U.S. Marines

The U.S. Marine Corps has received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range uncrewed aircraft system, concluding a rapid three-year procurement effort aimed at strengthening expeditionary aviation capabilities. According to Naval Air Systems Command, the delivery was...
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