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

Russia equips T-90M, T-72B3M with Arena-M protection system

Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), part of Russia’s Rostec defense conglomerate, has confirmed that T-90M and T-72B3M tanks are being equipped with the Arena-M active protection system. The announcement was made by a representative of UVZ, the manufacturer of these tanks,...
Aviation

Next-gen US fighter jet engine moves into development

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has successfully completed the detailed design review of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering with the U.S. Air Force. As noted by the company, the milestone marks a significant step...
Army

Hanwha, Milrem team up for next-gen robotic combat vehicles

South Korean Hanwha Aerospace and Estonian-based Milrem Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and global marketing of advanced Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCV) and other autonomous ground systems. The agreement marks a...
Maritime Security

Milanion partners with Indonesia for unmanned naval fleet

Milanion Group has signed a contract with Republikorp (RDI) to deliver unmanned surface vessel (USV) conversions for the Indonesian Navy. Under the agreement, Milanion will supply an initial batch of five 20-meter USVs, integrating its Advanced Autonomous Conversion...
Army

US Army orders more Oshkosh FMTV A2 vehicles

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has been awarded multiple contracts totaling $214.8 million for additional Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle A2 (FMTV A2) trucks and trailers. The contracts are issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command –...
Army

UK unveils Gravehawk air defense system for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has officially introduced the Gravehawk air defense system, a newly developed surface-to-air missile system specifically designed to enhance Ukraine’s capabilities against aerial threats. The system was unveiled by UK defense officials, with its first images...
Army

German military showcases Crayler logistics system

The German Bundeswehr has demonstrated the capabilities of its Feldladegerät 140 Crayler, a remote-controlled forklift designed for military logistics and crisis response. A one-minute video published on the Bundeswehr’s official YouTube channel showcases the system in action, highlighting...
Army

Israel’s IWI introduces ARBEL-equipped smart rifles

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), a member of the SK Group, has introduced the next-generation ARBEL system. As noted by the company, designed for military, law enforcement, and governmental agencies, the ARBEL system represents a major advancement in infantry...
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