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.
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...
Army

U.S. approves $280 million KuMRFS radar sale to Jordan

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan involving Ku Band Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (KuMRFS) radars and related equipment valued at an estimated $280 million, according to a congressional notification issued February...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy awards Textron deal for unmanned minesweeping vessel

The United States Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $32 million contract modification to continue software development and sustainment support for the Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV), according to an official contract announcement. The award exercises...
Aviation

Norway intercepts Russian bombers escorted by aerobatic team jet

Norwegian Armed Forces confirmed Friday that two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets identified and shadowed two Russian Tu-95 Bear-H strategic bombers and two Su-35 Flanker-M fighter aircraft operating in international airspace over the Barents Sea as part of...
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