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 sends B-52 bombers to Spain

B-52 aircraft from the United States Air Force have arrived at Morón Air Base in Spain as part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, according to information provided by the service. The bombers deployed from Barksdale Air Force...
Analysis

U.S. Army considers halting new helicopter purchases

The Department of War is evaluating a reform concept that would sharply reduce or halt the purchase of new piloted helicopters for the U.S. Army beginning in the second half of the decade, according to individuals familiar...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force seeks $500K counter-air missile

The United States Air Force has issued a request for white papers to support the development of a new Counter-Air Missile Program, known as CAMP, seeking industry input to help shape a future acquisition plan. The announcement was...
Army

Lockheed Martin hits 750th HIMARS delivery

Lockheed Martin says it has delivered the 750th HIMARS launcher, marking what the company describes as a milestone in the program’s history and an indicator of increasing demand among the U.S. Army and partner nations. “From the battlefields...
Aviation

Boeing tests faster military parts delivery system

Boeing and the Defense Logistics Agency have begun testing a new contract-and-delivery approach intended to shorten the time it takes for military aircraft parts to move from request to arrival. The model, known as Rapid Delivery Release, or...
Army

U.S. Army plans rapid drone buildup

United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said the Army plans to acquire at least one million drones within the next two to three years, with the potential to purchase between half a million and one million drones...
Aviation

U.S. steps closer to fielding autonomous drone interceptor

The United States military has moved a step closer to fielding a new short-range counter-drone capability, conducting evaluations of Anduril Industries’ Anvil interceptor and its integrated Launch Box during a recent exercise at Minot Air Force Base. Officials...
Aviation

French reconnaissance aircraft spotted in Caribbean airspace

A French military radar aircraft was tracked conducting a flight through the Caribbean on Thursday, drawing attention after aviation observers linked the aircraft’s route to ongoing radar activity detected from Puerto Rico. Open-source aviation monitor Aviation and Naval...
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