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

Spain to acquire PAC-3 missiles from Lockheed Martin

Spain has formalized an agreement with the United States to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related support equipment. This agreement marks Spain as the 16th nation to partner with Lockheed...
Aviation

US approves $138M sale of Hellfire and APKWS missiles to Czech Republic

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Czech Republic, including 200 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, 600 WGU-59A/B mid-body guidance units for the AGR-20 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II, and related...
Army

US Army’s hypersonic weapon participates in major exercise

The U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), participated in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2 from June 25-27, 2024. The Army said in a release that this marked the first integration...
Army

Spain to acquire 145 advanced self-propelled howitzers

The Spanish Ministry of Defense has announced an ambitious plan to procure 145 self-propelled howitzers, aiming to modernize the country’s artillery capabilities and enhance its military readiness. This acquisition is set to replace the aging M109 howitzers, which...
Army

France ramps up Jaguar and Griffon vehicle production

KNDS France has unveiled ambitious plans to accelerate the production of its latest Jaguar and Griffon armored vehicles. According to the company's statement, 725 Griffon vehicles and 95 Jaguar vehicles are expected to be produced by the end...
Aviation

Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine core upgrade meets key milestone

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), setting the stage for enhanced durability and performance in the F-35's propulsion system. As noted by...
Army

Croatia acquires additional Black Hawk helicopters

Croatia has officially expanded its defense capabilities with the purchase of eight additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, through a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale. This acquisition brings Croatia’s Black Hawk fleet...
Aviation

GE Aerospace tests breakthrough hypersonic dual-mode ramjet

GE Aerospace announced the successful demonstration of its cutting-edge hypersonic dual-mode ramjet, marking a significant milestone in high-speed propulsion technology. According to a press release from GE Aerospace, this advancement, capable of enabling high-speed flight and extended range...
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