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...

HDT showcase Storm SRTV light tactical all-terrain vehicle at SOFIC 2016

HDT Global showcase  Storm SRTV light tactical all-terrain vehicle at Special Operations Forces Industry Conference, SOFIC 2016. The HDT Storm SRTV, developed in conjunction with Special Operations Forces, is a highly mobile light-weight tactical vehicle that facilitates mission success...

First two Armoured Modular Vehicles has arrived in Australia

BAE System’s first two 30 tonne Armoured Modular Vehicles has arrived in Australia and ready for its battle to win a place in the Land 400 down select. Head of Land Systems Ian Smith said the lethal AMV35s headlined the...

Iraqi troops advancing towards Fallujah

Iraqi soldiers and allied volunteer fighters have pushed towards Fallujah from areas to the south as part of an operation to liberate the city from the grip of the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group, says a commander. Staff Major...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...