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.
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...
Aviation

Polish Orlik trainer aircraft to undergo a radical modernisation

The Polish Air Force’s fleet of earlier generation PZL 130 Orlik TC-I trainer aircraft are to undergo a radical modernisation that will bring them up to the latest global aviation standards and allow them to operate for...
Conflict

Ukraine’s ex-president: Putin seems to be preparing for an all-out invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin creates conditions and opportunities for a massive armed attack on Ukraine. The first Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk stated in a comment to journalists at the margins of the conference "Ukraine - NATO. Year of...
Aviation

Saab and FMV sign contract for new Gripen E equipment

Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence and Material Administration (FMV) regarding new Gripen E equipment. This is a supplemental contract to the previously entered Gripen E contract, and is valued...
Army

Paramount Group ramps up deliveries of armoured vehicles to Kazakhstan Armed Forces

Paramount Group, the African-based global defence and aerospace company, and its joint venture in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) have delivered the latest batch of armoured vehicles to the Kazakhstan Special Forces as the company’s local manufacturing...
Army

Photos: Qatar holds military parade to celebrate National Day

Qatar held a military parade on Monday to celebrate its declaration of National Day.  The National March attended by senior officials of the state, ministers, members of the advisory Council and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to...
Army

Lithuania received Boxer driving training vehicles

The first two Boxer driving training vehicles purchased by Lithuania's Armed Forces were delivered to Lithuania in early hours of Friday, Lithuania's Defense Ministry said. The two vehicles are intended for training and do not feature the turret,...
Conflict

China sent bombers and fighters to fly around Taiwan Island

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) sent long-range bombers, fighter jets, and electronic intelligence aircraft to fly around Taiwan Island during a military drill. The Ministry of National Defence of the People's Republic of China has released pictures of patrol...
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