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.
Rheinmetall-BAE team debuts new version of M109 howitzer
BAE Systems has integrated Rheinmetall-made L52 cannon on the M109A7 platform to provide the additional range required in large-scale combat operations.
The upgraded version of the combat-proven M109 self-propelled howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon...
Flyer Defense unveils “The Beast” at AUSA show
The Flyer Defense has unveiled the Flyer 72 Multi-Purpose Mobile Fire Support System, nicknamed “The Beast,” at the largest land warfare show in America.
During the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...