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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

U.S. Air Force taps Boeing to provide Weapon Planning Software for aircraft

U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has announced that U.S. Air Force selected the company to provide Weapon Planning Software. According to a news release, Boeing, through its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, received a 10-year contract from the U.S. Air Force...

South Korea resumes Black Panther tank production after a two-year delay

The Korean automotive industrial giant Hyundai Rotem has announced that has restarted K2 Black Panther main battle tank production at the company's facility in Changwon (Gyeongsangnam-do) after a two-year delay following transmission issues. According to a news release,...

Kratos ballistic missile targets support Formidable Shield 2019

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its multiple missile defense targets take part during Formidable Shield 2019 live-fire integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise held at the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Hebrides Range in...

Sikorsky expects to offer CH-53K King Stallion for competition for Germany’s new heavy lift helicopter

U.S. helicopter maker Sikorsky formally responded to the German Air Force "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) Program call for competition. According to the news release, Sikorsky expects to offer the most modern heavy lift helicopter in production, the CH-53K King Stallion,...

Finnish F/A-18 Hornets intercept Russian planes flying above the Gulf of Finland

Finland scrambled F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets on Monday to intercept Russian planes it said was flying over the Gulf of Finland near its border. The Finnish Air Force announced on its Twitter account that: "F/A-18 Hornets on Quick...

Airbus Helicopters unveils futuristic multi-role combat helicopter

European aerospace giant Airbus unveiled its futuristic multi-role combat helicopter, called the H160M “Guépard”. The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the launch of the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger; HIL) program...

Picatinny Arsenal reveal details of Army’s extended-range artillery system

The American military research and manufacturing facility Picatinny Arsenal has given further details of the U.S. Army's extended-range artillery system. The Picatinny Arsenal's presentation notes the U.S. Army aspires to field systems capable of accurately firing at targets...

Trump announces Japan’s purchase of 105 new F-35 stealth aircraft

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Japan plans to buy almost 105 new F-35 Lightning ll stealth fighter jets. "The United States supports Japan's efforts to improve its defense capabilities, and in recent months we have sent them...