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. Army airlifts retired combat aircraft

In a rare and visually striking operation, a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter transported a retired U.S. Air Force A-7D Corsair II attack aircraft by air across the Missouri River this week. The tactical close air support aircraft,...
Army

Norway signs $4M deal for military dog gear

The Norwegian Armed Forces has signed a $4 million, four-year contract with Non-stop dogwear to supply specialized equipment for its military working dogs and handlers. The agreement will be executed through the company’s Non-stop professional division, which focuses...
Maritime Security

Textron unveils M-346N trainer for U.S. Navy

Textron Aviation Defense has kicked off a nationwide demonstration tour to promote its Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer as the U.S. Navy searches for a next-generation platform for undergraduate pilot training. According to a press release from Textron...
Aviation

Cold War-era jet spotted during U.S. Navy combat simulation

A Cold War-era Hawker Hunter aircraft was spotted participating in Gray Flag 2025 over Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on September 8, 2025. According to the U.S. Navy, the MK-58 variant—operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)—played...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marines field Stalker drone in Japan

U.S. Marines with the 12th Littoral Combat Team demonstrated the deployment of the Stalker VXE30 reconnaissance drone during Resolute Dragon 25, a bilateral military exercise held on September 14, 2025, at the Hijudai Maneuver Area in Japan’s...
Army

U.S. Army shuts down longtime ISR workhorses

The U.S. Army has officially retired two of its longest-serving airborne intelligence platforms — GUARDRAIL and Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL) — marking the end of more than five decades of continuous service in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...
Aviation

AI takes control of Avenger drone in live tests

Shield AI has integrated its Hivemind autonomy system onto the MQ-20 Avenger drone in just twelve weeks, demonstrating full mission capability through live flight tests. According to the company, the rapid deployment was made possible by leveraging modular...
Aviation

U.S. sends heavy bombers for NATO drill

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing, based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, arrived in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2025, to take part in Cobra Warrior 2025, a multi-nation...
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