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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

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...

Pentagon to supply Ukraine with anti-ship missiles

Washington is ready to expand arms supplies to Ukraine in order to build up the country’s naval forces in the face of continuing Russian support for eastern separatists, according to the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA. The...

U.S. Army to acquire ammunition for AK-47 rifles and DshKM machine guns

On May 23, the U.S. Army Contracting Command posted a notice on the U.S. government’s main contracting website, asking for information from contractors about their ability to produce and delivery Non-NATO commercial ammunition. According to recently notice, the...

U.S. Navy last champion class T-5 tanker completes its final underway mission

The last and longest serving U.S. government-owned champion class T-5 tanker completed its final underway mission for the U.S. Navy. According to a statement put out by USN Military Sealift Command, Military Sealift Command’s last champion class T-5...

The last F-35C Lightning II belonging to “Grim Reapers” squadron left its home base

The U.S. Navy's Commander Joint Strike Fighter Wing has announced that the last F-35C Lightning II  fighter jet belonging to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 “Grim Reapers” left its home base at Eglin, AFB in Fla. for Naval...