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

Sikorsky unveils next-gen scout helicopter prototype

Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin, has unveiled a next-gen scout helicopter prototype for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition. The new piloted scout helicopter is called the RAIDER X. Sikorsky says the new RAIDER X helicopter...
Army

Rafael unveils new air defense systems at AUSA

Israeli defense firm Rafael has unveiled its new air defense systems at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) defense show. Rafael USA, a subsidiary of Rafael, has displayed mock-up products of the Skyceptor and Skyhunter air...
Army

Epirus showcases Leonidas counter-swarm system at AUSA

Epirus, a U.S. company specializing in directed energy, unveiled its Leonidas counter-swarm system on Monday at the Association of United States Army (AUSA) 2023 exposition in Washington, D.C. "We are excited to share the story of our ground-breaking...
Army

Hanwha showcases its latest products at AUSA show

South Korean defense firm Hanwha highlights various advanced capabilities and programs as an exhibitor at the AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C.  Hanwha showcases a wide range of capabilities, including K9 artillery and automatic resupply...
Army

Israel claims it regained control of Gaza border towns

Israel said in Monday that its troops are in full control of all communities along the border with Gaza, two days after Hamas's unprecedented assault. The Israel Defense Forces’ top spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, says Israeli troops...
Army

Israel officially declares state of war following Hamas attacks

The Israeli security cabinet voted last night to put the country officially at war, and it can carry out “significant military activities,” the Prime Minister’s Office announces. The war “was forced on the State of Israel in a...
Army

British Army receives first Archer howitzer

The British Army has received its first Swedish-made 155mm Archer artillery system, according to a recent service news release. The new Archer howitzer arrived by ship at the Marchwood Military Port in Hampshire. The British Army is buying Swedish-made 155mm artillery systems...
Maritime Security

US Marine Corps to receive more advanced radar systems

The U.S. Marine Corps will receive ten additional AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) systems in a $513 million deal between the Marine Corps Systems Command and radar builder Northrop Grumman. The deal, which was a modification to a...
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