Colton Jones

Colton Jones serves as Deputy Editor of Defence Blog, with a specialization in the U.S. defense industrial base. A former member of the United States Air Force, Colton brings firsthand military experience to his analysis of procurement, defense manufacturing, and Pentagon policy. He is one of the blog’s lead writers and most respected defense experts.
Aviation

U.S. Air Force extends AGM-86B nuclear missile life to 2033

The U.S. Air Force has published a solicitation announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Boeing for the remanufacture of a critical guidance component inside the AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile, keeping the nuclear-capable weapon...
Aviation

Raytheon delivers smart bombs to eight NATO partners

Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth up to $708.9 million to produce the next production lot of the Small Diameter Bomb Increment II, commonly known as the StormBreaker, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on April...
Army

U.S. Army integrates Atlas precision strike drone

Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) set up and operated the AEVEX Atlas precision-guided drone system at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC ) at Fort Polk, Louisiana, on April 5, 2026 — the...
Army

UK launches anti-fibre-optic drone program

UK Defence Innovation has launched a market engagement activity seeking novel technologies capable of detecting and defeating fibre-optic controlled drones, opening a formal call to industry that closes on April 21, 2026. The solicitation marks the first public...
Army

British Army approves hinged mortar fleet integration

The British Army and UK Defence Innovation have issued a Request for Information for a vehicle-mounted 120mm hinged mortar system under Project STOKES, opening a formal procurement process aimed at fielding approximately 60 systems integrated onto light...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marine Corps flies heavy truck by helicopter

A United States Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One lifted a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a heavy lift training exercise at Auxiliary Airfield II in Yuma, Arizona,...
Army

National Guard unit swaps heavy armor for GM-built squad vehicle

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard's 278th Cavalry Regiment became the first licensed operators of the Infantry Squad Vehicle within their state last week, completing a new equipment training course hosted by the 101st Airborne Division at...
Army

U.S. Army receives first XM8 carbines

The United States Army has accepted its first delivery of the XM8 carbine from SIG Sauer. The first delivery, announced on Friday, includes the carbines along with accessories, spare parts, and contractor support, marking the first production...
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