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

A-10C Thunderbolt II during a training exercise at Plovdiv, Bulgaria

A 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off during a training exercise at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Feb. 10, 2016. The aircraft deployed to Bulgaria in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster air power capabilities while...
Army

Ukrainian BTR-4 with Deutz engine adopted by Ukrainian army

"Ukroboronprom" signed the decision on the admission into service of the Ukrainian army BTR-4, adapted to the German Deutz engines for all NATO standards. The relevant document was signed by the head of the group Roman Romanov directly...
Missiles & Bombs

PLA takes large-scale military exercises with new AFT-10 anti-tank missile

People's Liberation Army takes large-scale military exercises with new AFT-10  optic fibre guided anti-tank missile. The AFT-10 (also named HJ-10) is a Chinese land attack missile developed by China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC).  AFT-10 was first revealed in its deployment...
Army

Hydratek failed to deliver 10 small amphibian vehicles for the Philippine Marine Corp.

The acquisition of 10 small amphibian vehicles was a failed, Hydratek Inc was unable to deliver the vehicles at all. Since October 2015 they have been blacklisted. On July 2014 Hydratek Inc, a privately owned manufacturer of multipurpose...
Army

Ukrainian army hardens using Anti-Terrorist Operation experience

About two hundred contract servicemen undergo individual training using the practical experience gained during Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO)  in Donbass. They learn and work out tactical actions, medical care under fire, etc. There are women among military accomplishing the same...
Aviation

Indian Air Force to buy 40 more Su-30MKI fighters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated the procurement of a fresh lot of 40 additional Su-30MKI air dominance fighters at an estimated $75 million apiece, reliable diplomatic sources disclosed to Arming India. The procurement is being taken...
Aviation

RAAF Super Hornet arrive for 2016 Red Flag combat training exercise

Royal Australian Air Force Super Hornet arrive for 2016 Red Flag combat training exercise at at Nellis Air Force Base. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States. Exercise Red Flag is an...
Aviation

Japanese Shinshin X-2 stealth fighter aircraft prepares for first flight

February 11 morning, the Japanese Shinshin X-2 advanced technology demonstration machine in Nagoya start prepares for first flight. Mitsubishi Aircraft  aims to complete aircraft-level ground and engineering tests by late this month.  The demonstration plane Shinshin X-2 is expected to...
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