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

US Army buys next-gen Bradley fighting vehicle

The U.S. Army has finalized a contract modification with BAE Systems, valued at over $440 million, to produce more than 200 additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles, including M2A4E1 variants. The new order is part of a larger modernization effort...
Army

US Army showcases new mortar system in live demonstration

On September 10, 2024, the U.S. Army demonstrated the capabilities of the Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS) at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference in Fort Moore, Georgia. Integrated onto a U.S.-made Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) and Fire Control System...
Maritime Security

US Marines integrate JASSM missile into Hornet arsenal

The U.S. Marine Corps successfully conducted validation and verification testing of the AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) with its F/A-18 Hornet. The tests took place on August 27-28, 2024, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California,...
Army

BAE Systems unveils ATLAS robotic combat vehicle

BAE Systems has introduced the ATLAS Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV), a groundbreaking uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support modern armored forces with a flexible, modular approach to combat and logistics. The ATLAS CCV is part of a...
Aviation

Anduril develops low-cost Barracuda missiles

Anduril Industries has unveiled its new Barracuda family of air-breathing, software-defined Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs), a system designed to revolutionize modern warfare by providing affordable, large-scale production capabilities. The Barracuda family consists of three models—Barracuda-100, Barracuda-250, and Barracuda-500—each...
Aviation

Russian military receives new batch of Su-57 stealth fighters

The Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of Su-57 and Su-35S fighter jets to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), according to a statement by UAC officials. According to a press release, the fifth-generation Su-57...
Aviation

Pentagon awards Raytheon largest AMRAAM contract

On September 11, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Raytheon a $1.19 billion contract for the production of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), marking the largest AMRAAM contract to date. This award, known as Lot 38,...
Aviation

Boeing offers Chinook helicopters to Poland

Boeing has officially offered its CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made during the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition, where Boeing is showcasing its advanced defense systems and services. “The Chinook has been a key part...
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