Colton Jones
Colton Jones is the deputy editor of Defence Blog.
He is a US-based journalist, writer and publisher who specializes in the defense industry in North America and Europe. He has written about emerging technology in military magazines and elsewhere.
He is a former Air Force airmen and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
The U.S. Air Force has initiated the deployment of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
The Air Force said in a release that the arrival of F-22s, operated by the 199th and 19th...
US Marine Corps clears MV-22 for flight operations after safety review
The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has announced the resumption of flight operations for its MV-22 Ospreys, effective March 14, following a comprehensive safety assessment conducted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
The Marines said in a release...
India tests new Agni-P medium-range ballistic missile
India's Strategic Forces Command, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime.
Launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha...
Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test
A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target in its terminal phase.
According to a press release from RTX, launched from the USS Preble (DDG 88), the SM-6 showcased its...
DARPA aims to develop trustworthy AI for defense purposes
The Deputy Director of DARPA's Information Innovation Office, Matt Turek highlighted in a recent statement the pivotal role of developing trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) for the U.S. Defense Department, especially concerning critical decision-making processes for military personnel.
During...
US Soldiers test next-gen weapons in extreme cold weather
The U.S. Army undertook a crucial assessment of its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) at the U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC) in Fort Greely, according to a recent service press release.
The Army said in a...
First MQ-4C Triton arrives at US Navy base in Italy
The U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa announced that the first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy, on March 30, 2024.
Marking the second forward-deployed detachment for VUP-19 (Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19), this deployment of...
BAE Systems secures $318M contract for support of US Army’s M109 guns
BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, has been awarded a contract valued at up to $318 million from the U.S. Army.
As noted by the company, the contract entails providing technical and sustainment support services for the Army's...