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

U.S. approves $266M F-16 sustainment package for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for F-16 sustainment services and related equipment, valued at an estimated $266.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the proposed...
Army

US Army awards $376M contract for Black Hawks

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has been awarded a $375.9 million contract modification to provide full funding for the production of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army. The contract, managed by the Army Contracting...
Aviation

Boeing wins new deal for Japan’s Super Interceptor program

The Boeing Company has been awarded a $450.5 million undefinitized contract to support Japan’s F-15 Super Interceptor Program. The contract includes radars, self-protection systems, and mission computer units, with work set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri,...
Aviation

US Air Force equips pilots with CBRN gear

Tyndall Air Force Base is advancing its combat readiness by equipping aircrew with specialized chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) gear. Designed to protect personnel against potential threats, the aircrew CBRN equipment represents a critical step in...
Maritime Security

Anduril’s unmanned submarine sets new milestone

Anduril Industries has announced that its Dive-XL Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) has achieved a new milestone by completing a 100-hour single voyage—the longest recorded for a vehicle of its class. The announcement, made on Monday, highlights the...
Army

US Army tests IBCS against drones and cruise missiles

The U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) has successfully demonstrated its advanced air defense capabilities by integrating with the emerging Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system to detect, track, and neutralize multiple threats. During a recent flight...
Aviation

Mystery buyer in Europe orders Elbit’s EW systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced two contracts valued at approximately $175 million to supply advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) and Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) Self-Protection Suites to a NATO European country. The contracts, which will be executed over five years,...
News

US Air Forces in Europe to receive Saab radars

Swedish defense company Saab has received a $48 million (525 MSEK) contract from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The systems are slated to enhance long-range surveillance and...
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