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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 B-52 Stratofortress enteres European airspace

The U.S. Air Force announced that B-52 Stratofortress has entered European airspace on a mission to participate in the Astral Knight 2019 exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The mission, scheduled to take off and land from...

NATO Spearhead Force deployed quickly across European borders to test readiness

A force of 2,500 German, Dutch and Norwegian troops and 1,000 vehicles is currently taking part in exercise Noble Jump 19 at the Zagan training range in Western Poland. Noble Jump is the main training opportunity for NATO’s...

Sikorsky to transform Black Hawk helicopter into heavy drone

U.S. helicopter maker Sikorsky will transform ageing UH-60A helicopter into modern Optionally Piloted Vehicle, the aerospace giant announced on 6 June. The UH-60A Black Hawk has been the Army’s front-line utility helicopter for the past 40 years. Named...

General Dynamics contracted for next generation artillery ammunition prototype

U.S. aerospace and defense company General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) has been awarded a $15 million contract to develop the U.S. Army's next generation 155mmm artillery ammunition prototype. GD-OTS is a business unit of General...

Russian media report Kornet completely ‘trashes’ latest version of Abrams tank

Russia’s newest Kornet-EM self-propelled anti-tank guided missile system completely 'trashes' the latest version of the U.S. Army's Abrams tank, eqquiped with Israeli-built Trophy active protection systems, according to several pro-Kremlin media reports. Russian state news agency TASS, the...

GD demonstrates modern Active Protection System designed to protect combat vehicles

U.S. aerospace and defense company General Dynamics Corp has demonstrated 360-degree Active Protection System applicable for armored platforms from light 4x4 vehicles up to medium and heavy Armored Fighting Vehicles during the 2019 NDIA's Armament Systems Forum. The...

U.S. Air Force’s newest refueling tanker made its first mid-air connection with B-2 Spirit

The U.S. Air Force has announced on Wednesday that its newest refueling tanker completed yet another milestone. According to a statement released by the Air Force, the KC-46 Pegasus made its first mid-air connection with the B-2 Spirit in...

BAE Systems marks 40 years since the first Tornado aircraft were delivered to Royal Air Force

British multinational defense, security and aerospace company BAE Systems marks 40 years since the first Tornado aircraft were delivered to Royal Air Force. Tornado has been a vital part of the RAF from the day it entered into...