Friday, April 26, 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

Self-driving vehicles to conduct convoy operations on Edwards Air Force Base

Self-driving vehicles may not be commonplace on city streets yet, but they are headed to the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California. Autonomous Solutions Inc. conducted a site survey to gather information needed to...

U.S. National Guard cyber warriors selected to defend critical infrastructure

The U.S. National Guard is standing up cyber warriors to protect the vulnerable critical infrastructure in the communities where they serve. A team of 10 Ohio National Guard cyber warriors has been selected to participate in a pilot...

U.S. Army awards contracts for build prototype of Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft

The U.S. Army awarded five Other Transaction Authority for Prototype Agreements for the aircraft design, build, and test of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, known as FARA, April 23. The new helicopter will be developed for replacing of...

Pentagon announces $745M contract for build next generation of heavy polar icebreakers

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced on 23 April that VT Halter Marine was selected to build next generation of heavy polar icebreakers in a contract worth up to $745,9 million. A statement from the Department of...

Raytheon is one step closer to maiden flight test of its newest DeepStrike missile

Raytheon Company has announced on 23 April that it is one step closer to maiden flight test of its newest DeepStrike missile. According to a statement released on Tuesday, Raytheon Company completed a successful static test of the...

Lockheed Martin launches production of F-16 fighter jets in Greenville

US defense aerospace giant Lockheed Martin made the announcement Tuesday afternoon in Greenville that they’ll be manufacturing F-16’s and testing them out locally before selling them off to U.S. allies like Bahrain and Slovakia. F-16 tooling and equipment...

U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $362M contract to recapitalize M270 MLRS launchers

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp on Tuesday has announced that it is awarded a $362 million contract to recapitalize 50 of the U.S. Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas;...

Russian MiG-31 fighter jet was downed by “friendly fire”

Russian MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft was mistakenly shot down by "friendly fire" during a training flight near the Telemba proving ground in Siberia almost two years ago, according to a leaked Russian government document. The incident with MiG-31BM...