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

Lockheed secures $2B deal to rebuild THAAD stockpile

Lockheed Martin has received a $2.06 billion contract modification to produce additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors for the U.S. government, the Department of Defense announced. The new award raises the total value of the current...
Maritime Security

Raytheon develops new targeting system for Navy helicopters

Raytheon, an RTX business, has introduced a new variant of its Multispectral Targeting System (MTS), designed to enhance visual performance and targeting capability for U.S. Navy helicopters operating in maritime environments. According to a press release from the...
Aviation

Photos of worn U.S. F-15s spark outrage online

The U.S. Air Force has released new images of its F-15E Strike Eagle fighters returning to combat air patrol missions over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The photos, taken during aerial refueling operations, sparked debates on...
Aviation

‘Eagle on steroids’ arrives in Japan

Two F-15EX Eagle II aircraft from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, arrived at Kadena Air Base on July 12 for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners. This overseas...
Maritime Security

Scientific Systems develops AI-driven naval interceptor

Scientific Systems has introduced its new Vehicle for Expeditionary Naval Over-the-Horizon Missions (VENOM), a small unmanned surface vehicle (sUSV) designed to enhance the U.S. Navy’s ability to conduct rapid intercept missions and protect maritime assets in contested...
Army

Lockheed Martin ramps up Javelin missile production

Lockheed Martin is making sweeping upgrades to its Javelin production line as part of an ambitious plan to increase output and modernize processes, aiming to meet rising demand from U.S. and allied militaries worldwide. The defense contractor currently...
Aviation

Anduril tests Barracuda-100M high-speed missile

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) has successfully completed another round of flight tests for the U.S. Army, marking a major step forward in the High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. The tests, conducted in May 2025, demonstrated the...
Army

Denmark signs deal for 129 Patria armored vehicles

Denmark has signed a contract for 129 Patria armored personnel carriers (APCs), with the first vehicles set to be delivered later this year, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. The deal is part of an accelerated...
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