Colton Jones
Colton Jones is the deputy editor of Defence Blog.
He is a US-based journalist, writer and publisher who specializes in the defense industry in North America and Europe. He has written about emerging technology in military magazines and elsewhere.
He is a former Air Force airmen and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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...
Oshkosh to supply Israeli Defense Forces with new JLTVs
Oshkosh Defense, a renowned name in military vehicle manufacturing, recently announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense has placed significant orders for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) for the Israeli Defense Forces.
According to the company's latest...
Poland buys more K9 howitzers in $2.6 billion deal
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has announced that his country has concluded a new $2.6 billion contract for acquiring 6 K9A1 and 146 K9PL self-propelled howitzers.
This comprehensive agreement encompasses a training program, logistics package, and a substantial...
Horstman’s suspension system chosen for Army’s new combat vehicle
The Horstman Group, a subsidiary of the RENK Group, announced on Friday the selection of its InArm external suspension system by General Dynamics Land Systems for inclusion in the low-rate initial production 2 (LRIP 2) phase of...
Canada to acquire up to 16 Poseidon aircraft
The Canadian government announced the conclusion of a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
This agreement includes the acquisition...
US Marine Corps awards $500M contract for new night vision goggles
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Wednesday that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract, with a maximum ceiling of $500 million, to supply new night vision goggles.
The contract focuses...
USS Hopper destroyer asserts freedom of navigation in South China Sea
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the USS Hopper (DDG 70) undertook a decisive operation on November 25, asserting navigational rights and freedoms near the Paracel Islands—a strategic move consistent with international law.
This freedom of...
Norway, Germany to jointly develop “super missile”
The Norwegian government has announced a significant stride in defense technology by embarking on the development of the next-generation strike missile, SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing, in collaboration with Germany and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) as...