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.
US Navy successfully tests futuristic drone in Arabian Gulf
The United States Navy recently executed a significant test involving the Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Aerovel, a pioneering advancement in the realm of Group 2 small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS).
The test, conducted from...
Uzbekistan explores procurement of French Rafale fighter jets
During the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Uzbekistan on November 2, 2023, the nation expressed keen interest in acquiring 24 multirole Rafale fighter jets from France.
Intelligence Online, citing sources within the French government, reported this...
Germany expands military support to Ukraine
On November 22, the German government updated its list of military aid allocated to Ukraine to support its defense against Russian invasion.
The updated assistance package includes:
20 tracked Marder infantry fighting vehicles with ammunition from German armed...
Swedish defense giant receives new Carl-Gustaf order
Swedish defense giant Saab has secured a substantial contract for the renowned Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system.
The deal, valued at approximately SEK 1.3 billion ($120 million), further solidifies the system's position as a preferred choice for defense...
France test-launches M51.3 unarmed nuclear missile
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed immense satisfaction following the successful qualification test on November 18, 2023, of the new M51.3 unarmed nuclear ballistic missile.
The test, conducted by the General Directorate of Armament from the Landes site of...
Pentagon promises to ensure Ukrainian F-16s with spare parts
The U.S. Defense Department announced on Friday an intensified involvement, not only in providing F-16 aircraft but also in ensuring sustained support through vital spare parts.
As per the official announcement, the Pentagon has commenced training Ukrainian pilots...
Next-gen engine for future aircraft completes preliminary design review
U.S. jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney has announced that its Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion system, or NGAP, has completed a digital preliminary design review.
The new generation of aviation engine is expected to at least power the sixth-generation...
US Navy and HII begin fabrication for new destroyer
The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, ceremoniously commenced fabrication for the prospective USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135) on November 13 at HII’s shipyard.
Named in honor of the late Thad Cochran, a venerable United...