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 Navy finalizes delivery of VAMPIRE weapon systems to Ukraine

The United States Navy is set to conclude the delivery of a new Counter-Unmanned Air System (UAS) weapon system developed by L3Harris to Ukraine this month, forming a crucial part of the Department of Defense's aid package. In...
Aviation

China scrambles fighters to shadow US spy plane

The U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs has confirmed the passage of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon through the Taiwan Strait on December 6, adhering to international airspace protocols. This strategic transit, executed in accordance with international law, signifies...
Army

US Army to secure HIMARS against cyber threats

In a bid to fortify the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against cyber threats and bolster predictive maintenance capabilities, Shift5, Inc., the observability platform for operational technology (OT), has clinched a deal with the U.S. Army. According...
Aviation

Stratolaunch completes captive carry flight with Talon-A hypersonic vehicle

Stratolaunch has achieved a significant milestone by conducting a captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1, under its Roc mother ship. According to the company's press release, this successful flight marks a momentous step...
Aviation

US Coast Guard receives first MH-60T helicopter airframe

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has delivered the inaugural MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter airframe of the 45 replacements to the U.S. Coast Guard, marking the commencement of a 10-year initiative. The company's press release revealed that this program aims...
Aviation

Boeing secures $2.3B contract for additional KC-46 tankers

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a Lot 10 contract valued at $2.3 billion to produce an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers. This contract brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to...
Army

Bundeswehr replaces Dingo-2 vehicles sent to Ukraine

The German military, the Bundeswehr, has unveiled plans to replace the previously transferred Dingo armored personnel carriers within the Bundeswehr provided to Ukraine. The Bundeswehr is set to introduce a fresh fleet of All-Protected Transport Vehicles (ATF) designated...
Army

Latvia procures IRIS-T SLM air defense system

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia recently inked a significant deal with the German company "Diehl Defence," finalizing a purchase order for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system. The Ministry emphasized...
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