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

China tests amphibious barges for potential Taiwan invasion

China has tested a new type of amphibious assault vessel designed to offload armored vehicles from civilian barges onto unprepared coastlines, fueling speculation about their intended use in a potential invasion of Taiwan. Several of these specialized vessels—likely...
Maritime Security

UK Commandos to receive MCX rifles

The Royal Marines have confirmed the selection of the SIG SAUER MCX rifle as part of an ongoing effort to modernize their elite UK Commando Force. The MCX will be issued in both 300BLK and 5.56 NATO configurations...
Maritime Security

US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper begins SkyTower II integration

The U.S. Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper test squadron at Naval Air Station Patuxent River has taken a major step toward enhancing airborne communication capabilities with the integration of the SkyTower II (STII) pod. The squadron, known as Air Test...
Aviation

US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper gets software update

The U.S. Air Force has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower with the introduction of new software upgrades for the MQ-9 Reaper, according to a recent service news release. As part of this modernization...
Maritime Security

ACUA Ocean unveils new PIONEER naval drone

ACUA Ocean has officially named its latest uncrewed surface vessel, USV PIONEER, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to advance maritime technology and autonomous operations. The naming ceremony, held on March 4, 2025, brought together industry...
Maritime Security

US Marines deploy first F-35 squadron to Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its first F-35 squadron from the continental United States to Japan, marking a strategic shift in aviation operations within the Indo-Pacific. On March 8, 2025, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, known...
News

US Space Force’s X-37B returns after record-breaking mission

The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7) successfully deorbited and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on March 7, 2025, at 02:22 a.m. EST. The unmanned spaceplane’s return marks the completion of a mission that...
Aviation

US Air Force reveals autonomous combat aircraft

The United States Air Force has officially designated its first unmanned fighter aircraft. Announced on March 5, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has introduced two prototypes: the General Atomics YFQ-42A and the Anduril YFQ-44, internally named "Fury". These...
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