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

GDELS reactivates large-caliber gun barrel production

GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas has resumed the production of large-caliber gun barrels at its Trubia Factory in Asturias to address the increasing demand for modern and efficient artillery systems, adapted to the evolving needs of the battlefield. The...
Aviation

Anduril invests $75 million in Mississippi rocket motor facility

Anduril Industries has announced a major expansion of its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry, Mississippi. The defense technology company is investing $75 million to significantly increase manufacturing capacity and create more than 60 new jobs by...
Aviation

NG gets new contract for BACN networking jets

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a task order to continue operations, sustainment, and support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) system through January 2027. This contract ensures the ongoing integration and functionality of...
News

US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test in a week

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen, supported by Space Force Guardians, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on June 6 at 1:46 a.m....
Army

Northrop Grumman to equip Redback fighting vehicles with Mk44 guns

U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman has announced a partnership with Hanwha Defense Australia to supply Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns (Mk44S) for integration on the Hanwha Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle. This collaboration is part of Australia’s LAND 400...
Army

Nearly 100 Bradleys delivered to 1st Cavalry Division

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division recently received nearly 100 Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Army Field Support Battalion-Poland. This transfer occurred at two locations in Poland and one in Lithuania between May 20...
Maritime Security

US Navy fighter spotted with SM-6 missile over California

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet was recently seen flying over California armed with an SM-6 long-range anti-aircraft guided missile, sparking interest and speculation within defense circles. The sighting, captured in a photograph, has raised questions about the potential...
Aviation

Israel inks $3B deal for more F-35 stealth fighters

Israel’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday signed a significant agreement with the United States to procure a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets. The deal, valued at $3 billion, will provide 25 advanced fighters manufactured by Lockheed Martin,...
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