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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

Leaked photo: General Atomics offers possible Japenese helicopter destroyer conversion into aircraft carrier

Pictures of a possible Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Izumo conversion into a full-fledged aircraft carrier have appeared on social media. Japan has grand ambitions to upgrade one of its largest warship, the so-called helicopter destroyer JS Izumo, into...

Iranian P-3 aircraft flew dangerously close to U.S. Navy warships

The U.S. Navy has released footage that shows an Iranian P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft flew dangerously close to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile cruiser...

2nd Security Forces Squadron will arm up with M9 Beretta for the final time

The U.S. Air Force has announced that the 2nd Security Forces Squadron will arm up with the legendary M9 Beretta for the final time on November 30. Instead, they will begin carrying the M18 Modular Handgun System, a...

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin with $134M contract for latest high-impact weapons systems

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. received a $134,7 million U.S. Army contract modification for the latest high-impact weapons systems. The Department of Defense has announced that Lockheed Martin Corp., was awarded a $134,707,194 modification (P00094) to...

“Mystery” missile battery spotted on roof of building across street from White House

NBC News reported Tuesday that the White House and the U.S. Capitol were put on temporary lockdown following an airspace violation in Washington D.C., according to law enforcement sources. The Secret Service said in a statement that the...

U.S. Special Operations Command awards contract modification to Lockheed Martin for special mission aircraft

The U.S. Department of Defense announced that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. was an awarded a $93 million modification on a contract for operational flight program upgrades on special operations forces C-130 fixed-wing aircraft along with systems engineering and...

Lockheed Martin receives $831 million F-35 contract modification

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded an $831 million U.S. Navy contract modification to exercise options for production and delivery of F-35 fighter aircraft. The modification will cover the production and delivery of 15...

MD Helicopters awards new contract for 12 armed MD 530F Cayuse Warriors

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced receipt of the fourth Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The Firm Fixed-Price award is for up to 12 armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior...