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.
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Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

Ursa Major, a leading rocket propulsion company, announced the successful hot-fire test of its Draper engine. The Draper engine, designed to offer enhanced performance and reliability, underwent rigorous testing to validate its capabilities. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory...
Aviation

US Air Force to receive new cruise missiles from Kongsberg

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace has announced a contract to deliver Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to the U.S. Air Force. This marks a significant step in enhancing the offensive capabilities of the USAF, providing them with advanced, precision-air-launched cruise...
Maritime Security

Triton uncrewed aircraft deployed to Japan

Northrop Grumman announced that the U.S. Navy's Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft has been deployed to Japan for the first time. This deployment supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The MQ-4C Triton, touted...
Army

Saab receives $729M order from mystery customer

Swedish defense and security company Saab announced it has received a substantial order for defense equipment from an undisclosed government. The order, valued at approximately SEK 7.7 billion ($729 million), includes systems and equipment from Saab's Dynamics and...
Army

US Army opens new artillery production facility in Texas

The U.S. Army’s Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition held an opening ceremony for the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines (UAPL) facility in Mesquite, Texas, on May 29. The state-of-the-art plant, operated by General Dynamics Ordnance and...
Army

Russian forces destroy Ukrainian “Franken-SAM” launcher

Dramatic footage has emerged of the destruction of the first Supacat HMT-based AIM-132 ASRAAM "Franken-SAM" launcher operated by the Ukrainian military. The launcher vehicle, which served as a short-range surface-to-air missile system, was targeted and destroyed by Russian...
Aviation

Boeing awards $178M contract for seven MH-139 Helicopters

Boeing was awarded a $178 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to advance the MH-139A helicopter program. The contract encompasses the production of seven MH-139A Grey Wolf aircraft, along with sustainment and training support, elevating the total...
Maritime Security

Australia unveils first Ghost Shark underwater drone

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), in collaboration with Anduril Industries, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the Defense Science and Technology Group (DSTG), introduced the first Ghost Shark prototype of a new underwater surveillance drone. Ahead of...
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