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

U.S. Marine Corps flies heavy truck by helicopter

A United States Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One lifted a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a heavy lift training exercise at Auxiliary Airfield II in Yuma, Arizona,...
Army

National Guard unit swaps heavy armor for GM-built squad vehicle

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard's 278th Cavalry Regiment became the first licensed operators of the Infantry Squad Vehicle within their state last week, completing a new equipment training course hosted by the 101st Airborne Division at...
Army

U.S. Army receives first XM8 carbines

The United States Army has accepted its first delivery of the XM8 carbine from SIG Sauer. The first delivery, announced on Friday, includes the carbines along with accessories, spare parts, and contractor support, marking the first production...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force seeks acoustic sensor for drone detection

The United States Air Force is looking for industry solutions for a portable passive acoustic sensor that can help troops detect small drones and other nearby threats during both mounted and dismounted operations, according to a request...
Aviation

Pentagon awards $2.35B jet fuel contracts for fleet readiness

The Pentagon has awarded more than $2.35 billion in contracts for jet fuel and naval fuel distillates to 12 U.S.-based suppliers. The awards issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy were announced on April 3, with the contracts...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy awards $1.27B Virginia-class sub contract

The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.27 billion contract modification for continued engineering and design support for the Virginia-class submarine program, adding to a recent string of major investments across the service’s...
Aviation

Navy awards Boeing MQ-25A drone repair contract

The United States Navy has awarded Boeing a $12 million contract tied to the MQ-25A Stingray, extending work on one of the Navy’s most closely watched drone programs. The order, valued at $12,074,613, was awarded to Boeing in...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy awards missile innovation prize to Anduril

The Naval Postgraduate School, working with the Office of Naval Research, has awarded Anduril the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize Challenge, selecting the company’s proposal as the strongest approach for developing the next generation of tactical missile capabilities. The...
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