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.

US Navy awards billions for E-130J development

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Florida, a $3.46 billion contract to develop the E-130J, a critical element in the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out) Recapitalization Program. This initiative...

Beowulf spotted during US Army exercises in Alaska

The U.S. Army recently conducted air assault training over Neibhur Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on December 11, 2024. The joint exercises aimed to refine air crews' and paratroopers' airborne operations skills and prepare them to...

Precision Strike Missile gains $59M boost from Army

Lockheed Martin Corp., a leading defense contractor, has been awarded a $59.2 million contract modification for its work on the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program. The contract, managed by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, involves...

Sikorsky secures multiple contracts for CH-53K support

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a division of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded a series of contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense to support the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter program. These contracts, which include the procurement of critical...

Typhoon pilots to gain cutting-edge helmet

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has awarded a £133 million contract to BAE Systems to continue the development of its Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD). This move is set to enhance the capabilities of one of the world’s most...

Israel buys new communication systems from Elbit Systems

The Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has finalized a series of contracts with Elbit Systems worth approximately $130 million (about half a billion shekels). The agreements involve the supply...

Japan conducts Patriot live-fire training in U.S.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently conducted live-fire missile training exercises in the United States, highlighting its commitment to enhancing joint operational capabilities with allied nations. The exercises included collaboration with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)...

US Army successfully test-fires hypersonic missile

The U.S. Army has successfully test-fired its new hypersonic missile system, overcoming years of development challenges linked to its trailer-based launcher. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, marks a significant milestone...

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