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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...