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

Pakistan condemns Iran’s deadly missile attack

Pakistan has accused neighboring Iran of violating its airspace, resulting in the tragic death of two children. The incident unfolded shortly after Iranian state media reported missile strikes targeting two bases of the militant group Jaish al Adl. Pakistan's...
Army

Sweden buys mobile SHORAD system from Saab

Saab, a leading defense technology company, has recently received a substantial order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its state-of-the-art Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning from 2024 to 2026, holds a...
Aviation

U.S., UK and Australia carry out joint air drills

More than 30 units from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force assembled at Nellis in southern Nevada to commence Red Flag 24-1 on January 15. Red Flag exercises, conducted...
Army

German military uses new Gereon robotic vehicles for training

The German Armed Forces have deployed two Gereon robotic vehicles at the Army Infantry School Hammelburg. These systems play a crucial role in multi-tier reconnaissance and 'Robotic Breach' operations, specifically designed for clearing obstacles in wooded and urban...
Maritime Security

US launches third strike on Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military executed its third strike against Houthi militants in Yemen, focusing on neutralizing the threat posed by anti-ship ballistic missiles. The operation, conducted on January 16, targeted missile sites controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. According to...
Army

North Korea says it tested new “hypersonic” missile

North Korea announced that it successfully test-launched a "solid-fuel hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)," marking the first missile test by the country in the new year. The missile was fired towards the East Sea, and the test, according...
Maritime Security

Houthi militants launch anti-ship missile at US Navy destroyer

The U.S. Central Command reported an incident on January 14 at approximately 4:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), where an anti-ship cruise missile was fired from Iranian-backed Houthi militant territories in Yemen towards the USS Laboon (DDG 58). The Arleigh...
Maritime Security

Leonardo DRS receives $3B for Columbia-class submarine program

Leonardo DRS, has been awarded contracts exceeding $3 billion to deliver integrated electric propulsion system products for the U.S. Navy's prestigious Columbia-class submarines. The contracts span chipset 12 for the Columbia-class program. Chosen by General Dynamics Electric Boat and...
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