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.
Maritime Security

U.S. and Canadian forces conduct Arctic strike exercise

Alaskan Command and the Canadian Armed Forces completed a multi-day joint maritime operation in the Bering Sea earlier this month, showcasing the growing importance of bi-national coordination and air-sea integration in the defense of the Arctic region. From...
Army

Pentagon develops ‘smart’ blood for battlefield use

The Pentagon’s research and technology arm is preparing to launch a new program that aims to fundamentally alter the role of human red blood cells through synthetic biology. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced the forthcoming...
Army

U.S. Army looks to expand artillery range

The U.S. Army is calling on defense contractors to propose solutions for the development of an extended-range 155mm projectile as part of its Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile (NGRAP) program. The request, issued through a sources sought notice...
Missiles & Bombs

Pentagon pursues new radar to track glide and cruise missiles

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking industry feedback on a future mobile ground-based radar system intended to strengthen U.S. homeland defense against advanced missile threats. The request, issued as a formal Request for Information (RFI), calls...
Aviation

U.S. Air Force adds second B-21 to accelerate testing

The U.S. Air Force has announced the arrival of a second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. According to a Department of the Air Force release on September 11, the new test asset will...
Aviation

Pratt & Whitney to support NATO’s AWACS fleet

Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX, has been awarded an $18 million engine sustainment contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the company announced. The agreement covers continued maintenance and support for the TF33...
Army

U.S. Forces simulate strike on Russian howitzer during trials

The U.S. Army’s next-generation battlefield sensor system, known as Launched Effects, is one step closer to entering service after a live demonstration involving active-duty forces at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in August 2025. Launched Effects is a term...
Army

Light vehicles to replace Strykers in Washington National Guard

The Washington Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be restructured into a Mobile Brigade as part of the U.S. Army’s broader transformation effort, officials confirmed. The shift reflects a major doctrinal update aimed at increasing...
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