Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative. read more
Ukraine provides details of operation to down Tu-22M3 bomber
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) revealed details of the operation that led to the successful interception of a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, which launched Kh-22 missiles toward Ukraine.
In a joint operation with the Air Force, Ukrainian forces shot...
Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber
Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Xian H-6 bomber.
The WZ-8 is reportedly designed to operate at speeds three times faster than sound,...
China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters
A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon, was spotted near the Philippines.
This is the first time the Chinese WZ-7 spy drone has been seen near the Philippines.
Reported by Raffy Tima from the Philippine...
Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype.
As noted by the company, Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and survivable tank ever operated by the British Army.
Equipped...
Russian sources confirm downing of Tu-22M3 by Ukrainian Forces
Multiple Russian sources have confirmed reports that a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber was struck by a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile and subsequently crashed while attempting to return to its base amid engine fires.
According to the Dva Mayora channel...
Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 missiles for the first time
The Ukrainian Air Force, led by Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, announced via social media that they have successfully intercepted Russian Kh-22 missiles for the first time.
During the night of April 19, 2024, Russian forces launched a combined missile...
Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes after night strike on Ukraine
A Tu-22M3 Backfire swing-wing bomber crashed in the Stavropol Krai of Russia, shortly after conducting a missile strike on Ukraine, as reported by Russian media outlets.
According to Governor Vladimir Vladimirov, the aircraft went down in the Chervonogvardeisky...
US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles
Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 Booker combat vehicles during a dedication ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
The unveiling signals the transition of the M10 program...