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 soldier and served at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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...
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...