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

Sudanese rebels shot down Mohajer-6 armed drone

Sudanese paramilitary fighters affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reported to have shot down a Mohajer-6 armed drone belonging to government troops. According to local sources, the paramilitary RSF rebel group utilized man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)...
Aviation

Low-flying Israeli fighter jets spotted over Lebanon

Two Israeli F-15 fighter jets were spotted traversing Lebanese airspace, initiating their trajectory from the Golan Hill area and proceeding to soar over southern Lebanon at a low altitude. These aircraft continued their flight over the Lebanese coastline,...
Maritime Security

US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker arrives in Antarctica

The USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) recently arrived at McMurdo Station as part of Operation Deep Freeze, a critical U.S. endeavor supporting Arctic operations to bolster a Free And Open Indo Pacific, as stated by the U.S. Indo-Pacific...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier transits the Strait of Gibraltar

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the pinnacle of U.S. naval engineering, along with the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, made its exit from the Mediterranean Sea via the Strait of Gibraltar on January 5, 2024,...
Army

US Army exercises air assault drills in Romania

During a comprehensive two-day training exercise at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, the Bravo "Bone Crusher" Battery, and Charlie Battery of the 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, attached...
Aviation

US Air Force stages ‘Elephant Walk’ featuring legendary U-2 spy planes

Beale Air Force Base in California orchestrated an impressive showcase, lining up eight legendary U-2 spy planes in a majestic "Elephant Walk," showcasing joint airpower between multiple wings stationed at the base. The event, held on January 4,...
Army

Iranian-made cruise missile found in Iraq

The United States' Central Command (CENTCOM) recently announced the discovery of an Iranian-designed land attack cruise missile in Iraq. On January 3, Iraqi police in Babylon uncovered a failed launch attempt of an Iranian-developed missile, a discovery revealed...
Aviation

US Air Force B-1 bomber crashes during landing in South Dakota

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota encountered an unfortunate incident on Thursday, leading to a crash during a training mission. Fortunately, all four crew members successfully ejected, as confirmed by the...
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