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

U.S. Army readies new PAC-3 technical support deal

The United States Army on March 2, 2026, issued a notice for follow-on Technical Assistance and Field Service Representative support for the PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3, or PAC-3, Defense System covering program years 2027 through 2029. The notice, published...
Missiles & Bombs

Pentagon initiates NOBLE missile interceptor program

The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency on March 2, 2026, published new details of its Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects, or NOBLE, announcement, establishing a five-year acquisition framework running through March 27, 2030. The announcement consolidates multiple contracting...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy moves closer to fielding new ‘Doomsday plane’ fleet

The United States Navy on March 2, 2026, awarded Northrop Grumman a $225,1 million contract modification to support the E-130J aircraft under the Take Charge and Move Out recapitalization program. The award exercises options for the design, development,...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force prepares long-term support for U-2 missions

The United States Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life support systems of the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, one of the longest-serving intelligence platforms still in operational...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force selects KIHOMAC for AN/FPS-117 radar support

The United States Air Force has awarded a $32.4 million contract to KIHOMAC to provide contractor logistics support services for the AN/FPS-117 long-range radar system, according to an official award notice published February 27, 2026. The contract was...
Maritime Security

U.S. CENTCOM confirms strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released new operational details on Feb. 28 about Operation Epic Fury, confirming that United States and partner forces conducted large-scale strikes against Iranian military targets beginning at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time under...
Army

U.S. Department of War promotes defense manufacturing expansion

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth concluded the first phase of the Department’s nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour on Feb. 27, 2026, with visits to defense industry facilities operated by General Dynamics and L3Harris in Camden,...
Army

U.S. Army awards contracts for Binocular Night Observation Devices

The United States Army has awarded three contracts totaling more than $1.27 billion for the development, production, and testing of the Binocular Night Observation Device (BNOD), according to contract announcements released Feb. 27, 2026. The awards were issued...
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