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 to upgrade its largest producer of small-arms munitions
The United States is embarking on a significant endeavor to upgrade one of its vital military assets, the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) located in Independence, Missouri.
In the Army's press release, it was explicitly mentioned that...
Indiana National Guard replaces legendary A-10 with F-16 jets
A ceremony was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to celebrate the arrival of the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets as part of the Indiana National Guard's modernization plan.
Airmen from the 122nd Fighter Wing proudly displayed the F-16 during...
U.S. State Department clears potential HIMARS sale to Latvia
The U.S. State Department has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Latvia, which involves the acquisition of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $220...
US Navy tests new containerized missile launcher
The U.S. Navy has announced that the USS Savannah (LCS 28) showcased its capabilities with a live-fire demonstration on October 24th in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.Â
According to a press release, during the exercise, a containerized launching system...
Futuristic drone draws military attention at Exercise Apollo Shield
Ascent AeroSystems showcased its innovative unmanned aerial system, the Spirit, during the Blue UAS Industry Day held as part of Exercise Apollo Shield at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center on October 20, 2023.
Exercise Apollo Shield represents...
Sweden to upgrade its Gripen fighter jets
Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company, has secured an additional order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to ensure the continuous operation and capability improvement of the Gripen C/D fighter aircraft. The order is valued...
Philippines buys C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters
The Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines has made a significant announcement, revealing the acquisition of three C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from Lockheed Martin through a Direct Commercial Sale.
According to a press release...
Futuristic all-electric aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews
The U.S. Air Force's industry storefront and innovation organization AFWERX, and its primary division partner, BETA Technologies, successfully landed the ALIA, an all-electric conventional take-off and landing aircraft, at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland during a...