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.
Army

U.S. Army National Guard buys small FPV strike drones

The United States Army National Guard has launched a procurement effort to acquire several small unmanned aerial systems for training and operational support, according to solicitation documents published March 7, 2026. The request comes from the Tennessee...
Aviation

CENTCOM reports B-52 strikes on Iranian missile sites

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bombers conducted strikes on Iranian ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control positions during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury, according to official statements. The confirmation came alongside...
Aviation

Pentagon authorizes $53M upgrade for LRASM production line

The United States Department of War has approved a $53 million contract modification for Lockheed Martin to support increased production of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), according to an official contract announcement. The award modifies a previously...
Army

U.S. Army awards $610M deal for insect plant in Texas

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $610 million contract to Mortenson for the construction of a Domestic New World Screwworm Sterile Insect Production Facility at Moore Airbase in Edinburg, Texas. The award was...
Aviation

U.S. approves emergency munitions sale to Israel

The United States has approved a possible $151.8 million Foreign Military Sale to Israel for air-delivered munitions and related support, according to a congressional notification released March 6 by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. The...
Army

U.S. Army evaluates SlingWorks drone strike system

The United States Army conducted a field demonstration of Elbit America’s SlingWorks launched effects system during the CDF CFWE 26 exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, according to a statement released Friday by the Aviation...
Army

U.S. awards $14.9M contract for 360-degree radar systems for Ukraine

The United States Department of State has awarded a contract to Washington-based Echodyne for the provision of 360-degree, four-paneled tactical radar systems and related support services in Ukraine. The contract, valued at $14.9 million, was awarded on March...
Missiles & Bombs

DARPA seeks faster production of hypersonic heat shields

The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a new program aimed at accelerating the production of heat-resistant structures used in hypersonic weapons. The initiative, called Carbon Crunch, focuses on developing faster manufacturing methods for carbon-carbon...
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