Friday, April 19, 2024

Dylan Malyasov

Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative. read more

U.S. Air Force could acquire a fleet of stealthy unmanned fighter jets

The U.S. Air Force may be on its way to acquiring a fleet of XQ-58 Valkyrie stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicles, according to Kratos president and CEO Eric DeMarco. The newest XQ-58A Valkyrie is a jet-powered drone designed to fly...

U.S. Marines’ F-35B stealth fighter destroyed ‘killer tomato’

The U.S. Marine Corps has announced that the newest Marines' F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (REIN), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, used the GAU-22 cannon against a simulated target and executed the...

MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft participated in Red Flag Alaska for first time

The U.S. Air Force's MQ-9 remotely piloted heavy combat aircraft for the first time participated in the exercise Red Flag 19-2 training exercise, according to 1st Lt Lee Lizotte. This year Red Flag Alaska large scale realistic combat...

U.S. Air Force set a speed record for bringing online a newly-delivered F-35A

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the ability of its newest F-35A fighter jet to deploy directly from the factory into combat. According to a statement released on 6 August, the 388th Fighter Wing set a speed record for...

USS New York completed live-fire exercise in preparation for upcoming deployment

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) completed a live-fire exercise in which the ship fired missiles at a drone using the ship's self-defense Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system Saturday, according to Mass Communication...

Lockheed Martin gets $405M contract for Army’s Conventional Prompt Strike missile

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp has received a $405,7 million contract to deliver parts and equipment for Army's Conventional Prompt Strike missile. Lockheed Martin space facility in Littleton to design, develop and construct large diameter rocket motors, associated...

Boeing’s new laser gun proves its ability to counter UAS threats

The new Compact Laser Weapon System, developed by the U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, has proved its ability to counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The Boeing Company announced on its Twitter account that in a recent test, Compact...

New radar that will protect U.S. from ballistic missile attack reaches major milestones

Lockheed Martin has announced that new radar system, which will play a vital role in U.S. ballistic missile defense, reaches major milestones. The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) program has completed delivery of its...