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

USS America departs Singapore after holiday visit

The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) concluded a port visit to Singapore, Dec. 28. During the first port visit after their return to 7th Fleet, the crew had...
Army

U.S. Army strengthens allied partnerships in 2017 with joint, multinational exercises

Across the globe, the U.S. Army is strong, dependable ally and partner for many countries. This level of seamless cooperation was on strong display in 2017, as the U.S. conducted multiple training exercises and operations with its...
Maritime Security

Saab offers fixed face configuration of Sea Giraffe 4A

Defence and security company Saab has introduced the Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face (FF), a fixed-panel configuration of Saab’s existing and delivered active electrically scanned array, AESA, radar family. The radar is a derivative of Saab’s well-proven family...
Aviation

U.S. B-52 upgrade arrives in the Middle East

The B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron operating out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar became the first B-52s in the U.S. Air Force to employ the conventional rotary launcher upgrade in combat operations...
Army

Oshkosh Defense contracted for procurement of 258 joint light tactical vehicles

Oshkosh Defense, LLC has been awarded a $100.1 million order for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, to include 258 vehicles and associated installed and packaged kits.  This is the seventh order for JLTVs since the contract was awarded in...
Maritime Security

Firing trials of new Sea Ceptor successfully complete on board HMS Argyll

The second ship fitted with Sea Ceptor has also conducted a successful firing to verify the weapon system upgrade, said UK Ministry of Defence. The first firings of Sea Ceptor were conducted from HMS Argyll at the Hebrides...
Army

U.S. State Department approves M107A1 anti-materiel weapon sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a commercial license authorizing the export of Model M107A1 Sniper Systems, ammunition, and associated parts and accessories to Ukraine said "The Washington Post" in the article Josh Rogin "Trump administration approves the lethal...
Army

Norway to receive K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers

The Norwegian Armed Forces will receive a new K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzers,  Norway’s defence ministry announced on 20 December. According to the Norwegian defence ministry,  the Norwegian government signed a contract with Hanwha Land Systems to supply two dozen K9 Thunder...
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