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

Canada awards contracts for recovery vehicles

The Government of Canada has awarded two contracts to Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide enhanced recovery vehicles and equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The contracts, valued at approximately $374 million for acquisition and an additional $30.4...
Army

US Army tests robotic decontamination system

U.S. Army personnel successfully demonstrated the use of an unmanned ground vehicle to decontaminate military assets during the recent "Desert Phantom" test at Dugway Proving Ground. The test underscored the growing role of robotics in minimizing exposure risks...
Army

Latvia signs $63M deal for Patria 6×6 command vehicles

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has entered into an agreement with Finnish defense contractor Patria Land Oyj to acquire 56 new Patria 6x6 command vehicles. This deal, valued at approximately €60 million ($63million), marks a key development within...
Maritime Security

Kongsberg secures $900 million missile deal with US Navy

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a landmark multi-year contract with the United States Navy for the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM). The contract, valued at NOK 10 billion (approximately $900 million), will provide the US...
Analysis

Trump promises to halt global wars

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who has already declared his victory in the elections, has vowed to end global conflicts. Speaking to supporters, Trump underscored his record during his previous term, emphasizing his commitment to peace. “They said,...
Aviation

Pentagon sends more B-52 bombers to Qatar amid Iran tensions

The U.S. Department of Defense has deployed two more B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, increasing the total number of these long-range strategic bombers in the region to six. The aircraft, from the 5th...
Army

US Army adopts new tactics for modern warfare in Europe

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division is undergoing a transformation into a light brigade combat team as part of the U.S. Army’s Transforming in Contact initiative. The U.S. Army said in a release that...
Aviation

US, Japan, South Korea conduct joint B-1B escort

Fighter aircraft from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. B-1B Lancer bomber over the Indo-Pacific region on November 3, 2024. The mission underscores the deepening defense cooperation...
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