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.
Army

US Army tests upgraded Abrams tank software

The U.S. Army has begun testing upgraded fire control software for its M1 Abrams tanks, a cornerstone of the country's ground combat capabilities since the late 1970s. These tests, conducted at the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in Arizona,...
Aviation

17 Lancer bombers to temporarily relocate to Grand Forks

The U.S. Air Force has completed the environmental assessment and legal review, officially paving the way for the temporary relocation of 17 B-1B Lancer bombers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to Grand...
Maritime Security

Raytheon hits milestone in F/A-18 ADVEW development

Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed a Delta Design Review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. According to a press release from RTX, the ADVEW system is being...
Aviation

US Army orders more CH-47F Block II Chinooks

The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a contract for the purchase of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, valued at $135 million, as part of its ongoing modernization efforts. As noted by the company, this Lot 3...
Aviation

Washington greenlights $1.17B helicopter deal with India

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter equipment, follow-on support, and related logistics at an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency...
Army

US State Department approves Javelin missile sale to Tunisia

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia involving Javelin missiles and related logistical support, with an estimated value of $107.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has delivered the...
Army

US Special Forces to get NERVA-LG robots from France

KNDS France Robotics has announced that it has secured a contract to supply 10 NERVA-LG robotic systems to the United States Special Forces. The company stated that this new order underscores the quality and reliability of their solutions,...
Maritime Security

British engineers successfully test new uncrewed submarine

A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, named Herne, specifically designed for military applications. The trials were conducted earlier this month off the south coast of England, showcasing...
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