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 funds bunker buster bomb production support

The United States Air Force has awarded aerospace manufacturer Boeing a not-to-exceed $61,5 million contract for the replenishment of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapon system, according to a contract announcement released by the service. The work will...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production

The United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman are accelerating production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as the aircraft advances through testing and early manufacturing, the company announced in February 2026. Final assembly of the next-generation...
Aviation

U.S. Army launches UH-60M Black Hawk modification initiative

The United States Army has issued a Request for Information seeking industry participation in a commercial modification program aimed at upgrading UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with plans to modernize between 12 and 24 aircraft annually through component...
Army

U.S. Army surveys industry for M225A1 mortar component supply

The United States Army, through Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal, published a Sources Sought Notice on February 20, 2026, seeking industry input for the potential future production of a firing mechanism gun component used in 60mm mortar systems. The...
Army

U.S. Army opens competition for extended-range PrSM missile

The United States Army has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4 program, outlining plans for a rapid prototyping effort that will culminate in a competitive missile fly-off...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy sends USS New Mexico to Portsmouth for modernization

The United States Navy’s Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on February 21, 2026, beginning a scheduled major overhaul intended to extend the submarine’s operational life and upgrade its combat...
Army

U.S. Army conducts HIMARS live fire during Arctic exercise

Soldiers assigned to the United States Army’s 17th Field Artillery Brigade conducted a ground raid mission using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 26-02 in Alaska, validating long-range precision...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marine Corps awards new ROGUE-Fires missile carrier deal

The United States Marine Corps has awarded Oshkosh Defense LLC a $16,8 million contract modification supporting procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) carriers used in the Navy and Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System,...
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