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.
Aviation

US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan

The U.S. Air Force has initiated the deployment of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The Air Force said in a release that the arrival of F-22s, operated by the 199th and 19th...
Aviation

US Marine Corps clears MV-22 for flight operations after safety review

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has announced the resumption of flight operations for its MV-22 Ospreys, effective March 14, following a comprehensive safety assessment conducted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Marines said in a release...
Missiles & Bombs

India tests new Agni-P medium-range ballistic missile

India's Strategic Forces Command, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime. Launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha...
Maritime Security

Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test

A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target in its terminal phase. According to a press release from RTX, launched from the USS Preble (DDG 88), the SM-6 showcased its...
Aviation

DARPA aims to develop trustworthy AI for defense purposes

The Deputy Director of DARPA's Information Innovation Office, Matt Turek highlighted in a recent statement the pivotal role of developing trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) for the U.S. Defense Department, especially concerning critical decision-making processes for military personnel. During...
Army

US Soldiers test next-gen weapons in extreme cold weather

The U.S. Army undertook a crucial assessment of its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) at the U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC) in Fort Greely, according to a recent service press release. The Army said in a...
Maritime Security

First MQ-4C Triton arrives at US Navy base in Italy

The U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa announced that the first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy, on March 30, 2024. Marking the second forward-deployed detachment for VUP-19 (Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19), this deployment of...
Army

BAE Systems secures $318M contract for support of US Army’s M109 guns

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, has been awarded a contract valued at up to $318 million from the U.S. Army. As noted by the company, the contract entails providing technical and sustainment support services for the Army's...
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