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

France orders RTX mobile air traffic control system

France has become the latest international customer for RTX's advanced Mobile Air Traffic Control System, as announced by the company on June 17, 2024. This acquisition signifies a step forward in enhancing France's air traffic management capabilities, especially...
Aviation

Belgium chooses H145M for military and police

The Kingdom of Belgium has signed a contract to acquire 15 Airbus H145M helicopters for its army and two for the Federal Police, with an option for three additional units. Facilitated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency...
Aviation

Patria acquires Nordic Drones to expand UAV offerings

Patria, a prominent defense and security company, has announced the acquisition of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish leader in drone pilot training and professional drone manufacturing. This move aims to bolster Patria's portfolio of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)...
Army

US Army names new air defense system after Vietnam war hero

The U.S. Army has named its latest integrated air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell W. Stout, the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor. Previously known as Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense, the SGT STOUT...
Aviation

Czech UAV manufacturer signs record order for 24 drones

Primoco UAV SE, a leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Czech Republic, has announced its largest order to date. The company will deliver 24 One 150 UAVs to a European customer in a deal...
Army

Rheinmetall unveils new GMARS rocket launcher at Eurosatory

At Eurosatory 2024, Rheinmetall, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, introduced the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS), a highly mobile and versatile missile artillery system. This new development, showcased on June 17, 2024, represents a significant advancement in...
Army

Milrem showcases weaponized unmanned vehicles at Eurosatory

Milrem Robotics, a global leader in robotics and autonomous systems, has unveiled a range of weaponized unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) at Eurosatory 2024. The showcase features eight THeMIS UGVs, with four equipped with advanced weapon systems from top-tier...
Army

Canada sends modern ACSV armored vehicles to Ukraine

The first four of 50 armored vehicles being built at General Dynamics Land Systems' (GDLS) plant in London, Ontario, are set to be shipped to Ukraine. This announcement was made during an event attended by Canadian government officials,...
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