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

US Army tests mid-range capability of Typhon weapon system

The U.S. Army's 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (Long Range Fires Battalion) has achieved two groundbreaking milestones in its mission to advance long-range precision fires. These accomplishments, conducted under the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), highlight innovations...
Army

US Army awards Airbus $315M for Lakota helicopter support

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc. has been awarded a $315 million contract modification by the U.S. Army for continued logistics support and engineering services for the UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet. The contract, managed by the Army Contracting...
Aviation

B-21 Raider shows progress in flight tests

Northrop Grumman Corp., a leading U.S. defense contractor, announced significant advancements in the development of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, highlighting its achievements in the ongoing flight test campaign. The update reflects growing momentum in the program, which...
Aviation

Trump may scrap costly next-gen fighter program

The future of the United States Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet program hangs in the balance as the incoming Trump administration signals potential shifts in defense priorities. The NGAD, envisioned as a sixth-generation combat...
Maritime Security

USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrives in Malaysia

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, on December 29, 2024, as part of a scheduled port visit aimed at bolstering longstanding ties between the United States and Malaysia. The visit...
Maritime Security

Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS submarine build

The Australian and UK governments have reached a pivotal milestone in the development of the SSN AUKUS fleet of nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), BAE Systems, and ASC Pty...
Army

Bell unveils new facility for US Army’s next-gen aircraft

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has selected the site for a 447,000-square-foot manufacturing facility dedicated to producing components for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The facility will be located in the Denton...
Army

Next-gen rocket motor clears crucial development phase

Raytheon, an RTX business, and propulsion innovator Ursa Major have successfully completed a missile flight test of an advanced long-range solid rocket motor for the U.S. Army. The collaboration showcases the companies’ expertise in digital engineering and their...
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