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.
Maritime Security

Navy awards USS Augusta repair contract to BAE Systems for $33.5 million

BAE Systems has won a $33.5 million U.S. Navy contract to carry out maintenance, repairs, and modernization work on the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34), keeping the vessel on track for future fleet operations. The...
Army

U.S. Army awards Saab radar deal for Estonia Latvia and Lithuania

Saab has received a $23.9 million U.S. Army contract modification to deliver 10 Giraffe 1X radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, strengthening air surveillance coverage across NATO’s Baltic front line. The award, issued to Saab Inc. in East...
Army

U.S. Army awards PAC-3 MSE contract worth $4.76 billion to Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.761 billion U.S. Army contract to produce Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement, or PAC-3 MSE, interceptors, one of the most widely deployed high-end air and missile defense missiles in current service. The...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marine Corps launches kamikaze drone program for frontline units

The U.S. Marine Corps is laying the groundwork for a support contract worth $50 million to $75 million tied to its expanding loitering munition and fire support programs, including a kamikaze drone capability. A sources sought notice released...
Army

Pentagon launches living neural computer for drone navigation

The Pentagon's science and technology research arm is moving forward with one of its most unusual computing programs to date, opening an industry workshop this week for O-Circuit, a research effort built around the use of living...
News

U.S. Space Force launches Andromeda orbital tracking program

The U.S. Space Force has awarded a ceiling $1.843 billion multiple-award contract to 14 companies under its Andromeda program, the Department of Defense said in a contract announcement released this week. The awards, issued by Space Systems Command...
Army

American Rheinmetall reveals new future fighting vehicle details

American Rheinmetall has released new details about the Lynx XM30, its next-generation infantry fighting vehicle developed for the U.S. Army's XM30 program, as the Pentagon moves to formally transition the program from research and development into full...
Aviation

Pentagon approves F-35 software upgrade for Israel

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin an $11.4 million contract modification to develop additional software for Israel's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet, the Pentagon announced April 7, 2026. The modification adds $11,437,794 to a previously awarded contract...
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