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.
Maritime Security

US Navy commits $17.6M to fix USS Ford carrier after combat deployment

A ship that spent nearly a year in harm's way, operating under persistent threat from Iranian missiles and one-way attack drones while the Ford Carrier Strike Group carried out or coordinated hundreds of strikes against Iranian targets,...
Army

Northrop gets $31M to sustain Poland’s advanced missile defense system

The United States has awarded Northrop Grumman an additional $31 million to keep Poland's advanced air and missile defense command system operational, deepening the American industrial commitment to one of NATO's most strategically positioned frontline air defense...
Aviation

US awards $114M contract for Sentinel nuclear missile school

The United States is building a new training facility for the nuclear missile that will replace the country's aging intercontinental ballistic missile force, awarding a $114 million construction contract for a dedicated school at Vandenberg Space Force...
Army

U.S. Army awards $2.3B contract to run its largest ammo depot

The U.S. Army has awarded a $2.3 billion contract to keep its largest joint ammunition storage depot running for the next two decades, a commitment that reflects just how central Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada has become...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy awards $154M for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed customer

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin $154 million to begin purchasing the long-lead components needed to build 11 F-35 stealth fighters for a foreign government whose identity the Pentagon has not disclosed, adding another batch of...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy moves to extend Raytheon’s next-gen jammer contract

The U.S. Navy is moving to extend and expand its contract with Raytheon for engineering support on the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer, the electronic attack system being developed for the EA-18G Growler, the carrier-based aircraft the Navy...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force awards $4B contract to support its training hubs

The U.S. Air Force awarded a $4 billion contract on June 8, to keep its training bases running for the next decade, selecting 19 companies to provide everything from aircraft maintenance and fire services to IT support,...
Army

Italy buys surplus U.S. Marine amphibious vehicles for $30.6M

The United States government has approved the sale of seven surplus Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles to Italy in a $30.6 million deal that will help Rome maintain the ability to put troops ashore from the sea...
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