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 buys 15 more KC-46A tankers

The United States Air Force has awarded Boeing a Lot 12 contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The agreement, valued at $2.47 billion, continues the service’s long-term effort to expand...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force taps Northrop for SiAW subsystem

The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a new contract worth up to $100 million to provide long-term support for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Subsystem, a key component in the service’s effort to field...
Aviation

U.S. Air Guard gets new advanced Eagle fighter jet

Boeing announced on Tuesday that a new F-15EX fighter aircraft, designated EX15, has been officially delivered to the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, marking the unit’s eighth aircraft of the type and adding momentum...
Army

U.S. Army tests new counter-drone systems in Germany

The United States Army’s 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command brought together Soldiers, procurement personnel, and commercial technology developers for Project FlyTrap 4.5, a two-week counter-unmanned aerial systems assessment...
Aviation

Boeing secures multi-billion contract for new AH-64E Apaches

The United States Army has awarded a $4.68 billion contract to Boeing for the production of new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and a wide range of associated components, spares, and accessories. According to the contract...
Army

U.S. Army evaluates armed MUTT robotic vehicle

United States Army Pacific Soldiers assigned to the 8th Military Police Brigade conducted field patrols using the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport robotic vehicle during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 26-01 exercise at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The event...
Maritime Security

U.S. carrier aircraft patrol Venezuelan coast

United States Navy carrier-based aircraft conducted patrol flights along the coast of Venezuela on Monday, marking the first visible sign that the USS Gerald R. Ford has entered active operations in the Caribbean Sea. The patrol included an...
Maritime Security

Unidentified aircraft approaches U.S. warship off Puerto Rico

A U.S. Navy vessel operating as part of a coalition task force in the Caribbean issued multiple radio warnings on November 24 to an unidentified aircraft approaching its position in international waters south of Puerto Rico. The aircraft,...
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