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 reshapes ammunition production structure

The United States Army has issued updated solicitation materials for a new second-source supplier to manufacture 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and .50 caliber ammunition, releasing revised documentation. The updated announcement was published on January 6, 2026, extending the proposal deadline...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy expands SM-6 missile production capacity

The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon a $29 million contract modification to expand production tooling and test equipment for the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) program. According to contract details released by Naval Sea Systems Command, the award covers...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force deploys RC-135 spy plane near Venezuelan coast

The United States Air Force has continued intensive reconnaissance flights near Venezuela’s coastline, deploying RC-135V/W intelligence aircraft over the Caribbean at activity levels comparable to those recorded in early January, according to open flight tracking data and...
Aviation

U.S. Navy signs $20.3M deal to upgrade E-6B doomsday aircraft

The United States Navy has awarded Collins Aerospace a $20.3 million contract modification to produce and deliver three high-power transmit set modernization kits for the E-6B "doomsday plane," according to a Department of the Navy contract announcement. The...
Army

Lockheed Martin scales up PAC-3 MSE interceptor production

The United States has reached a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin to sharply expand annual production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, increasing output from about 600 missiles per year to roughly 2,000 over the next seven...
Army

Lockheed Martin secures $142.6M THAAD support deal for UAE

The United States Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a $142.6 million contract modification to provide continued maintenance and sustainment support for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense batteries operated by the United Arab Emirates,...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force confirms $1.87B Eglin operations award

The United States Air Force has awarded Strategic Test Solutions LLC a $1.87 billion service contract to support operations and maintenance at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, according to an official contract award notice released this...
Maritime Security

U.S. clears Denmark purchase of P-8A patrol aircraft

The United States on Dec. 29 approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three P-8A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and related systems, with Congress formally notified of the decision. According...
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