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

Saab to deliver more MSHORADs to Lithuania by 2029

Swedish defense company Saab has received an additional order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, valued at SEK 1.2 billion ($116 million). The order expands upon an initial deal made in July 2024, and...
Aviation

Pratt & Whitney secures $1.3B for F135 engine upgrade

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a contract worth up to $1.3 billion to continue its work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU). The upgrade is designed to improve engine durability and provide...
Aviation

Skydweller completes autonomous solar-powered flight tests

Oklahoma-based Skydweller Aero has successfully completed its initial series of uncrewed autonomous flight tests for the Skydweller Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The tests, conducted from Stennis International Airport in Mississippi, included two long-duration flights, one lasting 16 hours...
Army

US Army selects Ghost-X drone for reconnaissance missions

The United States Army has announced that Anduril’s Ghost-X Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has been selected for the Company Level Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Directed Requirement (DR). This decision is part of a broader effort to modernize...
Army

Saab to build new munitions facility in Michigan

Swedish defense giant Saab has announced plans to open a new munitions facility in Grayling, Michigan, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand U.S. defense manufacturing capacity. The facility, scheduled to break ground in the fourth quarter...
Army

Patria and Rheinmetall unveil new mortar system

At the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD2024) exhibition in Millbrook, UK, on September 18, Finnish-based Patria and German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall showcased their latest joint innovation, the Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant. According to a press release, this prototype integrates...
Aviation

Boeing hands over first production Grey Wolf helicopters to USAF

The U.S. Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, has officially joined the service, replacing the aging UH-1N Huey fleet, which has served the Air Force for nearly five decades. Boeing, the manufacturer of the Grey Wolf,...
Maritime Security

US Marine Corps’ VMFA-251 receives first F-35C

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, a part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), received its first F-35C Lightning II jet today at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. According to a press release,...
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