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 seeks new laser weapon to counter drones

The U.S. Army is moving ahead with plans to develop and produce a new high-energy laser system aimed at countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS), according to a newly published Request for Information (RFI) by the Army Rapid...
Army

Bradley, Abrams get drone defense upgrade

The U.S. military has begun integrating a lightweight, autonomous weapon system designed to counter drone threats on armored vehicles, including the Abrams tank and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. According to Allen Control Systems, the effort involves mounting mock-up...
Aviation

Textron plans Wichita production for M-346N jet

Textron Aviation Defense has announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N jet trainer at its Wichita, Kansas facility if the company is selected for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program. According to a company statement,...
Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard moves to retire aging Dolphin fleet

The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to issue a new procurement contract to Sikorsky for the production of advanced helicopters based on its Jayhawk and Seahawk platforms, potentially reshaping the service’s rotary-wing fleet over the next decade. As...
Maritime Security

U.S., India fly joint patrols near Diego Garcia

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft from Commander, Task Force 72 (CTF 72) has joined an Indian Navy P-8I aircraft for a bilateral detachment and training near Diego Garcia and the broader Indian...
Aviation

Griffon Aerospace pushes low-cost strike drone for U.S. Forces

Griffon Aerospace, a U.S. defense firm known for its aerial target systems, is promoting a new variant of its MQM-172 Arrowhead drone configured as a low-cost, one-way strike weapon. While originally developed as a realistic target drone for...
Aviation

General Atomics integrates laser weapon into Avenger drone

General Atomics is developing a new concept for its jet-powered MQ-20 Avenger drone, featuring a rotating high-energy combat laser integrated into the nose section—a design aimed at expanding the drone’s future role in unmanned strike and air...
Army

U.S. startup wins contracts for hypersonic strike weapon

Castelion, a U.S. defense startup developing affordable long-range weapons, announced Friday that it has secured integration contracts with both the U.S. Army and Navy for its new hypersonic strike system, known as Blackbeard. In a company statement, Castelion...
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