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 Marines test tactical resupply drone in Okinawa

U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a tactical resupply drill on May 8, testing an unmanned aerial system designed to deliver critical supplies to remote locations. The exercise marked another step toward integrating unmanned...
Army

US Army deploys M2A4 Bradleys to Estonia

On Thursday, the U.S. Army deployed M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Tartu Airport as part of an Immediate Response Package exercise designed to test and demonstrate rapid deployment capabilities within the Baltic region. Soldiers from the 5th Squadron,...
Maritime Security

US Marines train for contingency ops in Indo-Pacific

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) has wrapped up a two-week Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) in Okinawa, Japan, from April 28 to May 9, aimed at preparing more than 2,400 Marines and sailors for a future...
Maritime Security

US Navy orders more uncrewed minehunters from Bollinger

The U.S. Navy has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $65.7 million contract modification for the continued production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USVs), the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The new contract includes engineering updates and additional...
Maritime Security

US Navy tests drone-launched ramjet missile

The U.S. Navy has successfully conducted the first-ever air launch of a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle, according to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). The test, carried out using a...
Maritime Security

Sweden orders more Torped 47 systems for Baltic defense

Saab has secured a new contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of its Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) system, known as Torped 47 by the Swedish Armed Forces. The SEK 1.3 billion ($135 million)...
Maritime Security

US and French troops conduct live-fire drills off Atlantic coast

Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 recently completed Exercise Chesapeake 2025, a joint training operation with the U.S. Navy and French armed forces as part of the...
Aviation

US Air Force tests safer ejection system for new trainer jet

The U.S. Air Force's next-generation trainer aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, took a major step forward in pilot safety with a successful high-speed escape system test conducted at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. On April 16, the...
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