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

Northrop Grumman celebrates 25 years of LITENING

Northrop Grumman celebrated 25 years of its LITENING advanced targeting pod, a pioneering technology that continues to redefine precision and electro-optical/infrared imaging capabilities. In a post shared on the company’s X account on December 18, Northrop Grumman highlighted...
Maritime Security

Lockheed Martin wins $196M Tomahawk software contract

Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $196.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense. The agreement supports the continued system design and development of common software...
Aviation

US Navy awards billions for E-130J development

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Florida, a $3.46 billion contract to develop the E-130J, a critical element in the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out) Recapitalization Program. This initiative...
Army

Beowulf spotted during US Army exercises in Alaska

The U.S. Army recently conducted air assault training over Neibhur Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on December 11, 2024. The joint exercises aimed to refine air crews' and paratroopers' airborne operations skills and prepare them to...
Army

Precision Strike Missile gains $59M boost from Army

Lockheed Martin Corp., a leading defense contractor, has been awarded a $59.2 million contract modification for its work on the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program. The contract, managed by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, involves...
Aviation

Sikorsky secures multiple contracts for CH-53K support

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a division of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded a series of contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense to support the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter program. These contracts, which include the procurement of critical...
Aviation

Typhoon pilots to gain cutting-edge helmet

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has awarded a £133 million contract to BAE Systems to continue the development of its Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD). This move is set to enhance the capabilities of one of the world’s most...
Army

Israel buys new communication systems from Elbit Systems

The Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has finalized a series of contracts with Elbit Systems worth approximately $130 million (about half a billion shekels). The agreements involve the supply...
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