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

Germany orders 17 more IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine

Germany has placed an order for 17 additional IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced during a visit to an Air Force base near Kiel on...
Army

Germany declares operational readiness for IRIS-T SLM

The German Air Force has officially declared the initial operating capability (IOC) for the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system. This achievement was marked at a ceremony held at the Todendorf military training area in Schleswig-Holstein, attended by...
Aviation

US Air Force F-35 jets land on Finnish highway

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath executed a landmark landing on a highway in Finland as part of Exercise BAANA 2024. The maneuver, conducted on Wednesday, marks the...
Army

US Army hypersonic weapon debuts in Air Force-led exercise

The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Battery participated in Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an eight-day joint exercise led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. The U.S. Army has revealed that this is the first integration of land-based...
Aviation

Northrop Grumman revolutionizes aerospace with digital engineering

U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman has successfully utilized its sophisticated digital ecosystem to streamline the production of wings for the Model 437 technology demonstrator, flown by its subsidiary, Scaled Composites. According to a press release from NG, this...
Maritime Security

Raytheon demonstrates cutting-edge radar at RIMPAC

Raytheon's SeaVue Multi-role Radar (SVMR) showcased its long-range target detection capabilities during the U.S. Navy's Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) – the world's largest international maritime exercise. As noted by the company, this demonstration highlighted the significant...
Army

Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in Kursk region

The Ukrainian military has successfully disrupted enemy logistics in the Kursk region of Russia, according to volunteer and blogger Serhiy Sternenko. This operation has involved cutting off and encircling a Russian grouping estimated to consist of 3,000 troops,...
Army

US Army taps Leonardo DRS for next-gen thermal sights

The U.S. Army has procured advanced thermal weapon sights from Leonardo DRS, a prominent defense contractor. This latest order, valued at $117 million, falls under the existing Family of Weapon Sights – Individual (FWS-I) IDIQ contract. Leonardo DRS's FWS-I...
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