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

Australia’s uncrewed submarine arrives in U.S.

Australia's ambitious Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle has arrived in the United States for the first time. The cutting-edge autonomous vehicle, designed and built by Anduril in Australia, was transported across the Pacific by a Royal Australian...
Aviation

Final F-5 adversary mission concludes at Kingsley Field

On August 7, 2024, the last contracted F-5 adversary aircraft completed its final mission supporting F-15C student training at Kingsley Field in Oregon. This marked the end of a significant chapter for Kingsley Field, where Tactical Air Support...
Aviation

US greenlights $3.5 billion Apache sale to Seoul

The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea, a deal valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), a branch of the U.S....
Analysis

Biden approves secret nuclear strategy to counter China

In March, President Joe Biden approved a classified nuclear strategy that shifts the focus of U.S. deterrence to address the rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal. The move represents a significant departure from previous American nuclear policy, as...
Army

Berlin pledges key military hardware to Ukraine by year-end

Germany is set to deliver a new package of military equipment and munitions to Ukraine by December 2024, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts against Russian aggression. The upcoming shipments will include a range of...
Army

German defense giant Rheinmetall expands in U.S.

Rheinmetall AG, the German defense giant, is set to acquire U.S.-based military equipment manufacturer Loc Performance Products LLC for $950 million. The acquisition comes as Rheinmetall seeks to expand its footprint in the world’s largest defense market, driven...
Army

Elbit Systems sees revenue surge amid regional conflict

Elbit Systems Ltd., the Israeli high-technology defense company, has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase in revenues. The company's order backlog reached an impressive $21.1 billion, with revenues totaling...
Army

Poland signs deal for 96 Apache helicopters

On August 13, the Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with the United States government to acquire 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters. The procurement is being carried out under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, with an...
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