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.
Aviation

General Atomics to build hybrid electric strike drone

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) a $99.2 million contract to develop a next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) featuring hybrid-electric propulsion and ducted fan technology, according to a newly published...
Army

Washington approves Javelin sale to Estonia

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $296 million Foreign Military Sale to Estonia that includes 800 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and related equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced last week. In a statement released on...
Army

US, allies conduct urban warfare exercise in Poland

Approximately 300 soldiers from the United States, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Sweden, and the Czech Republic took part in NATO Exercise Brave Boar, held May 17–19, 2025. The joint training event was hosted by Poland’s 16th Mechanized Division and...
Army

US Army begins training on next-gen trucks

The U.S. Army Transportation School has received its first two variants of the new Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 (FMTV A2), marking the start of formal operator training for what will become the Army’s next-generation medium...
Army

US Army signs $153M deal for Abrams tank tracks

The U.S. Army has awarded LOC Performance Products LLC a contract modification valued at $153.3 million for the procurement of T158LL Track Shoe Assemblies, essential components used in tracked military vehicles. According to a contract announcement, the modification...
Maritime Security

Helsing unveils AI-driven drone to track submarines

European defense technology firm Helsing has introduced a next-generation maritime surveillance platform combining artificial intelligence and autonomous underwater gliders in a bid to transform how navies monitor and defend critical underwater infrastructure. The system includes Lura, a software...
News

Raytheon gets $3.3B SM-3 missile defense deal

Raytheon has secured a $2.13 billion contract modification to continue sustaining engineering and product support services for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program, the Pentagon announced. The total value of the contract now stands at $3.33 billion, up from...
Aviation

Washington greenlights $1.3B Chinook deal for UAE

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $1.32 billion sale of CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Monday. According to the DSCA,...
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