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

Russia faces unprecedented vulnerability to drone attacks

Recent developments in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine reveal significant shortcomings in Russia’s ability to defend against a growing number of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure deep within Russian territory. Despite the Kremlin’s efforts to...

China’s winter drills focus on future warfare

An armored brigade from the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) 78th Group Army, Northern Theater Command, conducted winter drills showcasing enhanced camouflage techniques and counter-drone systems. The exercise highlighted the brigade’s commitment to adapting to modern battlefield...

Raytheon to deliver Patriot system to Netherlands

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot air and missile defense system. The deal, announced this week, includes a single fire unit comprising a radar, launchers, command-and-control...

First contracts signed for Ukraine’s new armored vehicle

The Ukrainian-made new Inguar-3 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle has successfully completed combat testing and secured its first contracts. Developed by Kyiv-based Inguar Defence, the vehicle has been built entirely from scratch, avoiding the use of commercially available...

UK prepares to replace decades-old military light vehicles

The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has announced plans to replace its aging fleet of Land Rover and Pinzgauer light mobility vehicles by the 2030s. Published on January 10, 2025, the MoD issued a Request for Information (RFI),...

Lithuania commits to historic defense budget increase

Lithuania has announced an unprecedented increase in its defense budget, committing to allocate 5-6% of GDP to military spending from 2026 to 2030. This decision, described as historic by officials, aims to strengthen the country's operational capabilities and...

Russian tanks and armored vehicles spotted in Mali

A substantial delivery of Russian military equipment, reportedly belonging to the so-called "African Corps", has been spotted in Mali. Among the hardware observed are T-72B3M tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, and various armored...

Israel signs US-backed contract to expand Iron Dome production

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed its first defense procurement contract under the U.S. aid package, collaborating with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to expand the production of Iron Dome interceptors. The deal, announced on January 16,...

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