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

Norway gets green light to buy HIMARS rocket launchers

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway, including M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment, for an estimated total of $580 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has...
Army

Latvia receives first locally made Patria 6×6 armored vehicle

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Latvian National Armed Forces (NAF) marked a significant milestone in their defense capabilities with the delivery of the first domestically made Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier. The vehicle, produced by Defence Partnership...
Aviation

Boeing secures $2.56B deal to build E-7A radar planes for US Air Force

Boeing has been awarded a $2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop two rapid prototype E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft. The contract encompasses the lifecycle development, training, and support for the...
Aviation

Anduril secures $1.5 billion to hyperscale defense manufacturing

Anduril Industries announced today that it has secured $1.5 billion in Series F funding to enhance defense manufacturing capabilities. As noted by the company, this funding will enable Anduril to expand hiring, upgrade processes and tooling, increase supply...
Army

Germany receives first IRIS-T SLM air defense system

The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik, und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support, announced on August 6 that it has received the Luftwaffe's first IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) fire...
Army

Israel to supply active protection systems to European customer

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has announced a $130 million contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to BAE Systems Hägglunds. The systems will be installed on the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for an undisclosed...
Army

Northrop Grumman develops cannon-based air defense system

Northrop Grumman has announced the development of a new Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) system designed to counter the growing threat of large-scale aerial raids involving cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company detailed the capabilities of...
Army

Raytheon to supply additional Patriot GEM-T missiles to Germany

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $478 million contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply additional GEM-T missiles to Germany. As noted by the company, this contract is part of the replenishment...
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