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 prototype uncrewed fighter jet takes flight

In less than two years since launching its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, the U.S. Department of the Air Force has flown a prototype platform, underscoring a shift in how the service develops and fields new weapon systems. The...
Army

U.S. Army expands production of short range recon drones

The U.S. Army has begun production of the second tranche of its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Unmanned Aircraft Systems, pushing forward efforts to modernize battlefield intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities. The Army announced that Teal Drones and its Black...
Maritime Security

U.S. Marines expand use of TRV-150 logistic drones

The U.S. Marine Corps is increasing its reliance on logistic drones to support front-line units, turning to a combat-tested system already in service with Ukraine. The Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 (TRV-150), designed by the U.K.’s Malloy Aeronautics, has...
Army

U.S. Army fields new pocket-sized recon drone

The U.S. Army has officially fielded the newest version of its Soldier Borne Sensor reconnaissance drone, earning high praise from Soldiers who trained with it for the first time this month. The system, developed under Program Executive Office...
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy conducts first maritime test of SPY-6(V)4 radar

Raytheon, an RTX business, and the U.S. Navy have successfully conducted the first live maritime test of the AN/SPY-6(V)4 radar. The test took place at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Barking Sands, Hawaii, where the Advanced Radar...
Army

BAE Systems delivers 1,000th THAAD seeker

BAE Systems has announced the delivery of its 1,000th infrared seeker for the U.S. Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. The delivery was made to Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for THAAD, for integration onto the...
Maritime Security

Boston startup secures $50M for U.S. Navy’s autonomous warship

Boston-based Blue Water Autonomy has announced the close of a $50 million Series A funding round led by GV, with participation from Eclipse, Riot, and Impatient Ventures. The investment brings the company’s total raised to $64 million since...
Maritime Security

RMC starts building third multi-role corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has commenced production of the Finnish Navy’s third multi-purpose corvette under the Squadron 2020 program. The milestone was marked on August 26 with a traditional steel cutting ceremony at the Rauma shipyard. With this step,...
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