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 tests new charges for 155mm artillery

At the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), engineers are working to refine the performance and reliability of the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS), a vital component in the firing of 155mm artillery rounds across multiple platforms. The...
Aviation

Lockheed wins new C-5M upgrade deal

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has been awarded a new contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance and sustain the Air Force's fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy strategic airlifters. The award is a $48.8 million cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price,...
Aviation

Lockheed secures $250M for F-35 digital infrastructure

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $250 million contract modification to continue development and fielding of key mission support infrastructure for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to a Pentagon announcement. The agreement, issued under contract N0001922D0004 by...
Aviation

Australian-built Ghost Bat clears new flight milestone

On Saturday, Defence Australia announced that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat conducted its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad. The milestone marks a crucial development in the country’s modern air combat capabilities. According to Defence Australia,...
Maritime Security

Final Independence-class ship clears trials

The U.S. Navy’s final Independence-class littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), has successfully completed its acceptance trials, according to shipbuilder Austal USA. The milestone occurred in June 2025, as the vessel departed the company’s Mobile,...
Army

U.S. Army tests new drone defense radar

The U.S. Army is testing advanced radar technology to counter low-flying drones, as Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment mounted an EchoShield cognitive radar system on a Stryker vehicle during a recent exercise at the...
Aviation

UK solar-powered drone to stay airborne for months

Lincad, a UK-based battery systems specialist, has secured a contract with Prismatic, a subsidiary of BAE Systems, to develop high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs for the PHASA-35 high-altitude unmanned aerial system. The project aims to expand the operational capabilities...
Aviation

U.S. greenlights $211M missile deal with Italy

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Italy involving advanced air-to-air missile systems worth approximately $211 million, according to a notification issued to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on...
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