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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 deploys squadron of F-15E fighters to Europe

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa has reported that one squadron of F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets was deployed to Europe. According to a statement, the U.S. Air Force deployed one squadron of F-15E Strike...

U.S. Navy declares initial operational capability of MQ-8C unmanned helicopter

The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter June 28 clearing the way for fleet operations and training. According to a statement released by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the MQ-8...

Satellite imagery shows MiG-21 Fishbed at Russian airbase in Syria

Analysis of commercial satellite imagery from 11 June suggests that Russia deployed MiG-21 Fishbed interceptor aircraft to its Hmeymim airbase in Latakia, Syria. Satellite imagery released by military enthusiast Samir’s Twitter page on 7 Jule shows Soviet-era MiG-21...

U.S. State Dept approves possible $2.0 bln sale of Abrams tanks to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of one hundred eight M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of up to $2.0 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday. The...

U.S. Air Force sent its ballistic missile detection aircraft to Persian Gulf

A U.S. Air Force RC-135S Cobra Bal reconnaissance aircraft, that specializes in surveilling and collecting data on ballistic missiles, was reportedly sent to Persian Gulf. Aviation enthusiast, Maleshov surprised many by released on Twitter the track of RC-135S...

‘Maintenance issue’ forces U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser back to port en route to exercise

The oldest and most trusted source for news and information about U.S. sailors, The Navy Times has reported that a “maintenance issue” forced the guided-missile cruiser Normandy back into port on 6 July. The Navy Times' has reported...

India confirms plan to buy Excalibur precision-guided artillery rounds

Indian public broadcaster, The Economic Times, quoting government sources, reported that India has taken a step towards acquiring Excalibur 155 mm precision-guided artillery rounds. Indian Defense Forces seek to acquire the capability to hit enemy positions close to...

Ukraine requested to purchase military equipment through FMS program

Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires, William Taylor, has confirmed that Kyiv for the first time has requested to buy military equipment through the U S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program. “I'm pleased to announce that Ukraine has requested...