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

Thales to supply helmet mounted display for Polish F/A-50 fighters

Thales, a global leader in aerospace technologies, has secured a contract to equip Poland's FA-50 fighter jets with the Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) in collaboration with Korea's Aerospace Industries (KAI). As noted by the company, under the...
Aviation

US Air Force deploys more A-10 Warthogs to Middle East

The U.S. Air Force has deployed a second squadron of legendary A-10 Warthog ground attack aircraft ahead of a likely Israeli ground invasion of Gaza. The U.S. Central Command announced on Thursday the deployment of the 354th Fighter Squadron...
Army

GDLS’s robotic tank named best new product at AUSA 2023

General Dynamics Land Systems said on Wednesday that its TRX SHORAD robotic combat vehicle has been named the Best New Product/Service at the 2023 AUSA Annual Meeting. The uncrewed vehicle designed to hunt drones was unveiled as part...
Army

Romanian military to receive 1,107 military trucks from IDV

IDV, a company of Iveco Group, has announced the signature of the second tranche of 1,107 military trucks with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence as part of the 2019 frame agreement for the delivery of more...
Army

U.S. Army awards new contract for next-generation radios

French multinational defense firm Thales announced on Wednesday that it has received an order increase for more than 7,000 Combat Net Radios (CNR) for the U.S. Army. As noted by the company, the U.S. Army has ordered more...
Army

BAE Systems showcases ‘drone killer’ vehicle at AUSA

BAE Systems features a prototype variation of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) with a counter-drone system at AUSA 2023. The weapon's manufacturer said that the AMPV Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) prototype, built on the same proven chassis as...
Army

Rheinmetall-BAE team debuts new version of M109 howitzer

BAE Systems has integrated Rheinmetall-made L52 cannon on the M109A7 platform to provide the additional range required in large-scale combat operations. The upgraded version of the combat-proven M109 self-propelled howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon...
Army

Flyer Defense unveils “The Beast” at AUSA show

The Flyer Defense has unveiled the Flyer 72 Multi-Purpose Mobile Fire Support System, nicknamed “The Beast,” at the largest land warfare show in America. During the  Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition, the...
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