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

Hanwha to showcase Chunmoo rocket launcher at Eurosatory

South Korea's leading aerospace and defense company, Hanwha Aerospace, will unveil its Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) at Eurosatory 2024, held from June 17-21. The Chunmoo MRLS is a sophisticated rocket artillery system designed to fire various...
Army

Aselsan to showcase advanced defense technologies at Eurosatory

Turkish defense contractor Aselsan will exhibit a wide range of advanced defense technologies at Eurosatory 2024, held from June 17-21. Under the motto “Technology Serving People and Planet,” ASELSAN aims to enhance international collaborations and highlight its global...
Aviation

IrvinGQ to unveil new aerial delivery system at Eurosatory

At Eurosatory 2024, IrvinGQ will introduce the SRBC (Système de Ravitaillement à Bas Coût), a cutting-edge aerial delivery system designed to enhance logistical operations with its cost-effectiveness and reliability. The SRBC, a single-use gravity airdrop system, can deliver...
Army

Netherlands acquires new mortar systems

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced the acquisition of 120mm mortar systems based on the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, provided by the Swedish manufacturer BAE Hägglunds. The Ministry said in a release that the first systems are...
Army

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new rocket launcher

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall and Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin are set to jointly unveil their Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) at the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern...
Army

BAE Systems to unveil new air defense system at Eurosatory

BAE Systems Bofors is set to unveil its latest ground-based air defense system, the TRIDON Mk2, at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. The event, held from June 17-21, will showcase one of the world’s most advanced anti-aircraft...
Army

Germany orders 1,515 logistic vehicles from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the Bundeswehr (German military) to deliver 1,515 logistic vehicles, including 265 protected swap-body systems. This order is part of the framework contract for swap-body systems (WLS) signed in June 2020 and is...
Aviation

First Airbus A400M for Kazakhstan completes maiden flight

The first Airbus A400M aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone ahead of its delivery scheduled for the second half of 2024. The aircraft, production number MSN139, took off...
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