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

Russia deploys new silo-launched Avangard hypersonic missile

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the ongoing rearmament of the Yasnenskaya missile compound to equip it with the new silo-launched Avangard hypersonic missile. Accompanying this announcement, released footage showcased the intricate loading process of an intercontinental ballistic...
Army

Patriot hit-to-kill interceptor integrates with LTAMDS radar

Lockheed Martin marked a significant milestone as its Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) series interceptors seamlessly integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar, effectively defending against an Air Breathing Threat (ABT). According...
Aviation

US Air Force receives second E-11A BACN networking aircraft

On Thursday, Northrop Grumman announced the delivery of a second E-11A aircraft to Robins Air Force Base, outfitted with the company's advanced Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) technology. As noted by the company, this strategic addition to the...
Army

US Army just tested its new PrSM ballistic missile

The U.S. Army reported a significant milestone on Thursday, confirming the triumphant engagement of target objectives by the Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 (PrSM Inc 1) during the Production Qualification Test 1 flight at White Sands Missile...
Army

Norway readies for new NASAMS air defense deal

Norway is set to fortify its air defense capabilities with an additional NASAMS air defense system from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. According to Kongsberg's press release, the Norwegian government has announced investment plans for NASAMS involving eight launcher...
Aviation

US Air Force awards contract to Stratom for next-gen bomb lift truck

Stratom, a prominent developer specializing in autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems, has been chosen to spearhead the development of the SALT (Small Agile Lift Truck) prototype. As per the official company announcement, this cutting-edge vehicle aims to...
Aviation

UK, French, and US jets successfully execute joint defense drill

Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons, French Rafale, and US F-35 jets recently participated in a joint exercise aimed at responding to an attack on their main operating bases. The drill, part of Exercise Atlantic Trident, demonstrated the agility...
News

Lockheed Martin revolutionizes deep space exploration with JETSON program

Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defense company, has embarked on a groundbreaking mission with the Joint Emergent Technology Supplying On-Orbit Nuclear (JETSON) High Power program. Recently awarded $33.7 million from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), this...
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