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.
Maritime Security

Raytheon secures $333M contract for SM-6 Block IA missiles

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $333 million contract by the U.S. Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA missiles, continuing the weapon's role in supporting the Navy's mission to maintain superiority at sea. “SM-6...
Maritime Security

Teledyne FLIR wins contract for USCG aircraft sensors

Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $74.2 million. The contract will provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with modernized...
Analysis

US Commander warns of Chinese army modernization threats

The rapid modernization of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) under Chairman Xi Jinping and the persistent threat of cyber espionage from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were central topics during a briefing by Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert,...
News

Northrop Grumman prepares for NGI testing with MBRV-11

Northrop Grumman Corporation is advancing its role in missile defense with the Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle-11 (MBRV-11), a project developed to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP). Designed to test the capabilities of...
Aviation

San Diego-based Firestorm secures major US Air Force deal

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Firestorm, a San Diego-based startup, a $100-million contract to supply small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including its flagship Tempest 50 drone, alongside support services and research and development efforts. According to a...
Army

US Army turns to AI for faster test processes

The U.S. Army is advancing its readiness for near-peer threats by implementing cutting-edge technologies and streamlined processes at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in Arizona. Tasked with reducing sensor-to-shooter timelines and preparing for multidomain operations, YPG is leveraging artificial...
Army

Raytheon to deliver new Patriot air defense systems to Romania

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This latest agreement includes a comprehensive package of fire units, radars, control stations, and missiles,...
Maritime Security

Oshkosh secures $18.9M contract for ROGUE Fires carriers

Oshkosh Defense LLC, based in Wisconsin, has been awarded an $18.96 million modification to its delivery order for the procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE Fires) carriers. These unmanned vehicles are a critical component...
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