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

Boeing delivers first CH-47F Block II to US Army

In support of the U.S. Army's ongoing modernization efforts, Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. As noted by the company, this delivery is part of a broader plan to modernize up to 465 Chinooks in...
Army

US Guard troops train in Czech Republic

Nearly 800 U.S. National Guard soldiers from Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia conducted annual training in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic this May as part of Operation Immediate Response 24, a sub-component of the larger...
Army

PA National Guard brigade gets 300+ upgraded Strykers

The Pennsylvania National Guard 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, headquartered at Biddle Air National Guard Base, is set to receive 316 upgraded Stryker vehicles as part of a modernization initiative. This move involves turning in 322 older...
Aviation

Rheinmetall, Anduril to develop new anti-drone system

CORRECTION: Story corrected on June 24 to note that the article incorrectly attributed quotes to Anduril’s CEO, Brian Schimpf. Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries have announced a joint effort to develop a counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) solution. This partnership...
Aviation

Schiebel opens new facility in France

The Austrian company Schiebel has established Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, enhancing its support for the French Ministry of Armed Forces. The facility will focus on the assembly and maintenance of the CAMCOPTER S-100 systems, which have been...
Army

German weapons maker unveils new Ermine tactical vehicles

German technology firm Rheinmetall has introduced the Ermine family of small tactical vehicles at Eurosatory 2024. The Ermine series includes an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), a side-by-side buggy, and a quad, available in various 4x4 and 6x6 configurations. These...
Army

Pentagon certifies Anduril’s Ghost drone

CORRECTION: Story corrected on June 24 to note that the article incorrectly attributed quotes to Anduril’s CEO, Brian Schimpf. Anduril Industries' Ghost drone has been officially added to the Blue UAS Cleared List. This certification, approved by the U.S. Department...
Army

France and Italy develop new version of SAMP/T

France and Italy have jointly developed the SAMP/T NG system. This advanced system, originally designed to manage the ASTER family of munitions, now offers autonomous capabilities against ballistic missiles and a broad spectrum of air threats. The SAMP/T...
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