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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

Boeing’s new laser gun proves its ability to counter UAS threats

The new Compact Laser Weapon System, developed by the U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, has proved its ability to counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The Boeing Company announced on its Twitter account that in a recent test, Compact...

New radar that will protect U.S. from ballistic missile attack reaches major milestones

Lockheed Martin has announced that new radar system, which will play a vital role in U.S. ballistic missile defense, reaches major milestones. The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) program has completed delivery of its...

Raytheon, military researchers want to ‘revolutionize’ close air support

The U.S. arms maker Raytheon working with military researchers to 'revolutionize' the close air support to soldiers on the ground. A new research coalition helping to field a system that will allow troops to bring in air support...

F-35 demonstrates its ability to send data to the Army’s net-centric battle command system

The U.S. Defense giant Lockheed Martin has announced that it in coordination with the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) Project Office and U.S. Air Force successfully integrated F-35 track data with the IAMD Battle Command...

U.S. sends 60 TH-67 Creek training helicopters to Colombia

The U.S. Government delivering 60 TH-67 Creek training helicopters to Colombia as part of the counter-narcotics program. According to the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, helicopters had been on loan to the government of Colombia to support its operations...

F-35A fighter squadrons return from two-month European deployments

Airmen and two F-35A fighter squadrons returned to Hill Air Force Base in Utah from deployments. Airmen from the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings with the 421st and 34th Fighter Squadrons have wrapped-up their recent...

Raytheon releases details of Air Force’s advanced laser system contract

U.S. weapons maker Raytheon Co on Monday has released details of the contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop and supply two prototypes of High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS). The deal worth  $23,8 million and...

Raytheon delivers first Growler’s jamming pod for Navy testing

U.S. weapons maker Raytheon Co on Monday announced the delivery of first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Engineering and Manufacturing Development pod to the U.S. Navy to begin ground and aircraft integration testing. Raytheon's Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band solution was...