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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. destroyer USS Thomas Hudner sets a new bar at final sea trials

The U.S. Navy newest surface combatant, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully conducts the final stages of sea trials. The Arleigh Burke-class USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) is highly-capable, a multi-mission ship that can conduct a variety of...

Raytheon successfully tested a hot fire rocket motor for DARPA’s new interceptor

Raytheon Company announced on 6 May that it has successfully tested a hot fire rocket motor for DARPA's Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System, or MAD-FIRES. The MAD-FIRES interceptor is designed to provide a robust and affordable...

Boeing unveils long-duration ocean robot during Sea-Air-Space 2019

U.S. defense contractor Boeing has unveiled the "most experienced unmanned surface vehicle on the planet" during annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, the largest maritime exposition in the United States. The new long-duration ocean robot, commonly known as Wave Glider, designed...

Harris Corporation contracted for support MQ-25 unmanned tanker for U.S. Navy

U.S. leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems, services Harris Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Boeing Company to partner with Boeing AvionX in supplying the mission management open systems processor for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial...

U.S. Navy completes a new round of successful Excalibur N5 munition test firings

The U.S. Navy completed a new round of successful Excalibur N5 munition test firings, according to Raytheon Company. The aerospace giant reported the precision-guided projectiles demonstrated various short-, mid- and long-range capabilities at Yuma Proving Ground. Designed to be...

BAE Systems provides Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile program details

Britain’s biggest defense company BAE Systems on Monday has announced that it worked closely with Lockheed Martin to deliver Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to the U.S. Air Force, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) for the B1-B bomber...

U.S. State Department approves sale of AH-1Z attack helicopters to Czech Republic

The U.S. State Department approved the sale of four AH-1Z attack helicopters to Czech Republic to use these helicopters to modernize its armed forces and strengthen its homeland defense, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. “This proposed...

Team born from auto racing developing silent cart for U.S. military

A division of Hendrick Motorsports, Hendrick Dynamics continue to develop their hand cart, known as Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount (STEED),  for the United States military. Hendrick is a team born from championship racing competition that currently offers...