Dylan Malyasov

Dylan Malyasov is the Editor-in-Chief of The Defence Blog, overseeing the publication’s editorial standards and ethical principles. He sets the outlet’s editorial policy, ensures compliance with rigorous journalistic standards, and directs the strategic development of the newsroom. As the founder and public face of Defence Blog, Dylan leads the platform with a commitment to independent, fact-based reporting.read more...
Aviation

Iraq has ordered 4 dual-control Mi-28NE combat training helicopter

The Iraq has ordered 4 dual-control Mi-28NE combat training helicopter  to be delivered by the end of 2016. The Mi-28NE is a new combat training helicopter with dual-control designed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. The Mi-28UB is a the export version...
Maritime Security

Russian «Pytlivy» guard ship of the Black Sea Fleet left for the Mediterranean Sea

Russian «Pytlivy» guard ship of the Black Sea Fleet left for the Mediterranean Sea. The Pytlivy guard ship of the Black Sea Fleet left Sevastopol under the command of I rank Captain Dmitry Dobrynin and laid course to...
Aviation

Ukrainian 25th Separate Airborne Brigade undergoes battalion tactical drills

The 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces undergoes battalion tactical drills. Servicemen worked out assault actions of aviation in favour of airborne forces. Reactive artillery fired on the enemy in the landing area. Simultaneously, combat vehicles and personnel of the airborne battalion...
Aviation

Pakistan has ordered an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters

Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced that Government of Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The signing was held in Islamabad in presence of the H.E. Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo. The contract is...
Aviation

Bell 206 helicopter of Sri Lanka Air Force crash landed upon takeoff

A Bell 206 helicopter was damaged during takeoff in Hingurakgoda Sri Lanka Air Force  (SLAF) Camp, Air Force Spokesman Group Captain Chandima Alwis said. The spokesman said the chopper flown by a trainee pilot during a training session...
Aviation

MiG-29UB of Iran Air Force crashed upon take off on the runway

The MiG-29UB two-seat combat trainer of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF)  crashed upon take off on the runway of the air base, due to a technical failure.  A MiG-29UB fighter aircraft of Iran’s Air Force had...
Aviation

Tiger and Apache pilots partner for electronic warfare training

Soldiers from Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 "Kurhessen," 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and JägerBattalion 291, conducted a four day joint helicopter training exercise, "Strong Punch," focused on electronic warfare detection and evasion techniques, May 17-20,...
Aviation

Airbus has confirmed problems with engine of the A400M military transport aircraft

Airbus has confirmed the most negative scenario regarding faults in the reduction gear of the engine of the A400M military transport aircraft, as cracks have been found in all engines whose propellers rotate clockwise. In extreme cases, these...
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