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...

Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 by BAE Systems and IVECO Defence

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 (ACV 1.1) is a no-compromise 8x8 platform offering a unique mix of true open-ocean amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability, payload and growth potential to accommodate evolving operational needs. BAE Systems and IVECO Defence...

First fuselage completed for Bell’s V-280

The first fuselage for Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor vertical lift aircraft has been completed by Spirit AeroSystems. The fuselage for Bell's Multi-role Technology Demonstrator program aircraft was completed in just 22 months and is being prepared for shipment...

U.S. Army orders more body armor from BAE Systems

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $45 million contract for the production of 90,000 lightweight torso and side armor units for soldiers, the company announced on Thursday. The armor plate inserts are designed to give soldiers...

Geolocating Russian military aircraft in Syria

Over the last week there’s been a great deal of interest in the movement of Russian military equipment and troops to Syria, with images published by AllSource Analysis of al-Assad International Airport showing the arrival of military...

France offers Patroller Drones to Egypt

Sagem (of French group Safran) and Egyptian manufacturer AOI-Aircraft Factory have signed an exclusive commercial and industrial collaboration agreement concerning the Patroller surveillance unmanned aircraft system, aimed to address the requirements of the Egyptian Ministry of Defence. According...

New Russian Activity in Syria: Mi-8 and Ka-27 located southeast of Latakia

New Russian Activity in Syria: Mi-8 and Ka-27 located southeast of Latakia New satellite imagery from AllSource Analysis. Istamo Weapon Facility in Syria (southeast of Latakia). Evidence of new paving/clearing operations, logistics/storage, and both Mi-8 and Ka-27 helos in...

405th AFSB issues first full European Activity Set equipment

A new era for U.S. forces began quietly and without fanfare in dreary rain on the non-descript flatlands near Mannheim last week when the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, a partner organization to the 21st Theater Sustainment...

ST KINETICS Unveils the New TERREX 2 8X8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicl

ST Kinetics has unveiled the TERREX 2, the newest addition to its stable of proven armoured platforms, at DSEI 2015.  The TERREX 2 is a cutting-edge 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle, encompassing superior mobility, innovative survivability solution and...