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.
Maritime Security

US Navy Sea Hawks sink Houthi boats in the Red Sea

The U.S. Central Command announced on Monday that Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters have sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats in the Red Sea. According to the Command, on December 31 at 6:30 am Sanaa time, the container ship MAERSK...
Army

Sale of 155mm artillery ammunition to Israel approved

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the Pentagon's principal arms broker, has announced the approval of a significant arms deal between the U.S. and Israel. The U.S. Secretary of State has greenlit a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS)...
Army

US Army orders more Puma surveillance drones

The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a contract for additional RQ-20 Puma unmanned aircraft systems, as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announcement on December 29 revealed. This award, a modification to an existing contract, amounts to nearly...
Aviation

Raytheon secures $344M deal for StormBreaker smart bombs

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Friday the approval of a $344 million contract modification for Raytheon, specifically for the StormBreaker (SDBII, GBU-53/B) Production Lot 10. This contract encompasses additional all-up rounds, containers, and trainers. The agreement includes...
Aviation

US Air Force’s new trainer faces intense climate trials

The U.S. Air Force's latest training aircraft, the T-7 Red Hawk, has begun a critical phase of testing at Eglin Air Force Base's McKinley Climatic Lab. This phase aims to ensure the aircraft's adaptability and functionality under extreme...
Maritime Security

Japan accelerates deployment of its new ship-killer missile

Japan's Ministry of Defense has expedited the planned deployment of an improved version of the SSM-2 anti-ship missile for the Type 12 system, designed to extend its range and bolster its capabilities to strike adversary missile launch...
Army

U.S. tells Congress of plans to sell HIMARS launchers to Italy

The U.S. State Department has sanctioned a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Italy, approving the potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) alongside essential equipment and support. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said that this...
Army

Osprea Logistics delivers Mamba vehicles for mystery African buyer

Osprea Logistics, based in the United States, has completed the delivery of 50 Mamba mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles to a client in Africa, according to a company news release. Derived from the South African-designed Mamba, the Mamba Mk...
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