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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...

France launches its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

The French military has carried out its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, according to a statement from the office of France's presidency. The country had announced earlier this month that it would expand its aerial campaign against...

Tiran self-propelled howitzer of Lebanese Armed Forces

The Tiran self-propelled howitzer of Lebanese Armed Forces. The Tiran  is a 122-mm calibre D-30 gun-howitzer installed on a tracked chassis. The Lebanese Armed Forces revealed its latest field conversion at the third edition of Security Middle East Show (SMES) on the 8th...

Iveco has been awarded a contract for the supply of all-terrain trucks for Spain Army

The company Iveco Spain has been awarded a contract for the supply of all-terrain trucks 4 tons a total of 12.3 million euros. The contract is derived from the framework agreement awarded by the Ministry of Defense in...

Spain selects Piranha 5 as new 8×8 armoured infantry vehicle

Spain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) armament procurement arm DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material) has awarded a local team formed by General Dynamics European Land Systems-Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDEL-SBS), Indra Sistemas and SAPA Placencia companies a...

Updated J-31 unveiled, expected to hit global market in 5 yrs

China has unveiled an updated version of the J-31 "Gyrfalcon" fighter jet, which is expected to be marketed internationally within the next five years, reports the Beijing-based Sina Military Network. An updated model of the J-31 — a...

Boeing KC-46A tanker test aircraft flew 4 hours during 1st flight

Boeing KC-46A tanker test aircraft flew 4 hours during 1st flight The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is a military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was...

In China spotted secret armored personnel carrier

In China spotted secret armored personnel carrier. The new China armored personnel carrier have  special design to withstand improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and ambushes. Engine armored vehicles located in front of the right side. Nearby is the separation of management,...

New satellite images Russian airbase Basel al-Assad. Syria

New  satellite images Russian  airbase Basel al-Assad. Syria.