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 awards $323.7M Lakota support deal

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has received a $323,7 million contract modification to continue logistics support and engineering services for the U.S. Army’s UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet, according to a newly issued contract notice. The modification, identified as...
Army

U.S. approves $34.5M Humvee sale to Lebanon

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon involving M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $34.5 million, according to a notification delivered...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy extends Super Hornet service life with $930M award

Boeing has been awarded a $930,7 million contract to carry out major service life modifications for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet, according to a newly released contract notice. The award covers work on up to 60...
Army

U.S.-made M4A1 carbines headed to Israel

Colt’s Manufacturing has been awarded a $12.9 million contract to supply M4A1 carbines and related accessories under a Foreign Military Sales program for Israel, according to an Army contract announcement. According to the award notice, the contract totals...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy funds long-term support for presidential helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has received a $113.5 million contract modification to continue long-term support for the Navy’s VH-92A Patriot helicopter, the aircraft designated for presidential and senior government transport. According to a contract announcement,...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy selects BAE for DDG-98 destroyer upgrade

BAE Systems’ Norfolk Ship Repair facility in Virginia has been awarded a $117.7 million contract modification to carry out maintenance, modernization, and repair work on the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), according to a contract...
Maritime Security

Northrop Grumman tests minehunting system on uncrewed vessel

Northrop Grumman has completed a new demonstration of its mine countermeasures technology, showing that its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system can be integrated with an uncrewed surface platform to meet emerging U.S. Navy operational requirements. According to a company statement,...
Aviation

Boeing’s Air Force One presidential jet program reaches $4.3B

Boeing has received a contract modification worth up to $15.5 million to expand communications capabilities for the VC-25B aircraft, widely known as the Next Air Force One, according to a U.S. Air Force contract announcement. According to the...
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