Colton Jones
Colton Jones is the deputy editor of Defence Blog.
He is a US-based journalist, writer and publisher who specializes in the defense industry in North America and Europe. He has written about emerging technology in military magazines and elsewhere.
He is a former Air Force airmen and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
UAE wants to buy US-made LCMR counter battery radar
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally expressed its intent to procure eighteen (18) AN/TPQ-50 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) – man-portable versions from the United States, as per an announcement by the U.S. State Department.
The primary...
France to develop future armored vehicle
A groundbreaking collaboration between French Arquus, Nexter (a KNDS company), and the Organisation for Joint Armaments Cooperation (OCCAR) has sealed the pre-design contract for the VBAE (Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement), signaling a significant stride in future...
US Navy finalizes delivery of VAMPIRE weapon systems to Ukraine
The United States Navy is set to conclude the delivery of a new Counter-Unmanned Air System (UAS) weapon system developed by L3Harris to Ukraine this month, forming a crucial part of the Department of Defense's aid package.
In...
China scrambles fighters to shadow US spy plane
The U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs has confirmed the passage of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon through the Taiwan Strait on December 6, adhering to international airspace protocols.
This strategic transit, executed in accordance with international law, signifies...
US Army to secure HIMARS against cyber threats
In a bid to fortify the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against cyber threats and bolster predictive maintenance capabilities, Shift5, Inc., the observability platform for operational technology (OT), has clinched a deal with the U.S. Army.
According...
Stratolaunch completes captive carry flight with Talon-A hypersonic vehicle
Stratolaunch has achieved a significant milestone by conducting a captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1, under its Roc mother ship.
According to the company's press release, this successful flight marks a momentous step...
US Coast Guard receives first MH-60T helicopter airframe
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has delivered the inaugural MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter airframe of the 45 replacements to the U.S. Coast Guard, marking the commencement of a 10-year initiative.
The company's press release revealed that this program aims...
Boeing secures $2.3B contract for additional KC-46 tankers
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a Lot 10 contract valued at $2.3 billion to produce an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers.
This contract brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to...