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.
News

IERUS wins $475M missile defense test contract

IERUS Technologies, based in Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a contract valued at $475 million to support test activities across multiple U.S. missile defense radar platforms. The award was announced by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and covers...
Aviation

Raytheon to deliver recon pods to Poland under $197M deal

Goodrich, a Raytheon company headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $197.2 million delivery order for the production and delivery of MS-110 airborne reconnaissance systems under a Foreign Military Sales contract with Poland. The award was made...
Army

U.S. Army awards contract for AN/PEQ-15 infrared systems

L3 Technologies has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $20,5 million for the production of AN/PEQ-15 infrared illuminators, also known as Advanced Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Lights (ATPIAL). The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, made the award...
Army

U.S. Army awards deal to upgrade AN/PVS-14 night vision devices

Carson Industries Inc. has been awarded a five-year, $31.5 million contract to perform single battery compartment installations for the AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD). The award was announced by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support office...
Army

U.S. Army hosts Saudi Forces for first NTC rotation

Saudi soldiers are training alongside U.S. Army units in California in a milestone event for the two countries’ long-standing military partnership. According to the Army, troops from the Royal Saudi Land Forces are conducting operations at the National...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marines arm F-35Bs in Puerto Rico for Caribbean missions

United States Marine Corps aviation units are preparing for combat sorties in the Caribbean as part of ongoing missions directed by U.S. Southern Command and the Department of War. New footage released by the Marine Corps shows F-35B...
Maritime Security

USS Pierre arrives in Florida ahead of commissioning ceremony

The U.S. Navy’s last Independence-variant littoral combat ship has reached Florida ahead of its commissioning ceremony next week. According to the Navy, USS Pierre (LCS 38) arrived in Panama City, Florida, as preparations continue for its formal...
Aviation

U.S. clears Denmark for $318M AIM-9X missile purchase

A new United States authorization could further strengthen air-defense cooperation with a key NATO ally. On November 12, the State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark involving AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and related equipment,...
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