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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...

Russian Aerospace Forces transport aviation crews landed An-22 on grass strip for the first time in the last 20 years

Pilots of  Russian Aerospace Forces military transport aviation crews performed taking off and landing of An-22 on grass landing strip for the first time in the last 20 years. In the course of the field training with military...

Russian TV confirmed the deployment of Su-35S in Syria

Russia deploys reinforcements to to Syria. Up to four Su-35S are now  to have joined the four Su-30SMs,  already present at Hmeemeem/Bassel al-Assad IAP, Lattakia Governorate. Russian TV confirmed the deployment of Su-35S in Syria. The television showed footage from the airbase Hmeemeem where...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has rolled-out the first prototype of HTT-40 trainer aircraft

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  HAL has rolled-out the first prototype of Hindustan Turboprop Trainer (HTT-40)--tandem seat trainer aircraft--with the aircraft sporting all the aircraft lights and powered on cockpit. T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL said that the HTT-40 prototype...

First Investment Forum on Defense Industry of Ukraine to be held in Kyiv

“Ukrainian Defense & Security Forum ‘16” will be held on February 18, 2016 in InterContinantal Kyiv hotel under the patronage of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and State Concern “UKROBORONPROM”. Forum will become the first and...

Independent : Ukraine plans to send troops to Syria

Ukraine has drawn up plans for a potential military contribution to the fight against Isis in Syria in a move that could also pit its troops against Russian forces in the Middle East. reported Independent.co.uk. An options paper...

Kenya to buy Chinese VN-4 multi-role light armoured personnel carriers

Kenya  has signed a contract to buy VN-4 multi-role light armoured personnel carriers. The VN-4 is produced in China and is manufactured by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). Kenya has bought about 20 armored vehicles to equip for police...

Russia deploys Su-35 fighters to Syria

Russia deploys reinforcements to to Syria. Up to four Su-35s are now believed to have joined the four Su-30SMs,  already present at Hmeemeem/Bassel al-Assad IAP, Lattakia Governorate. As the leader of a group of fighters Su-35S acts board "05" Red...

Rheinmetall creates Europe’s leading producer of military vehicles

Rheinmetall AG has decided to consolidate its Defence unit’s extensive military vehicle activities in a new division called “Vehicle Systems”. As a first step, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH (RLS) and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) have been...