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. Marines firetruck fleet replaces ageing vehicles by 2020
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fight Marines are getting a modernized rig—their first in over 30 years. The P-19R ARFF by Oshkosh will be the principal firefighting and crash response vehicle for the Marine Air Ground Task Force,...
Japan Air Self-Defense Force grounded its F-35A fighter jet fleet
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has ground its F-35A fighter jet fleet, according to NHK broadcasting corporation.
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya reported on 9 April that fleet of newest stealth jets will be grounded for the time...
Japanese F-35 fighter reportedly crashes during routine training flight
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has reportedly crashed during routine training flight according to the local source.
The crash site of Japanese F-35A stealth fighter aircraft is believed to be about...
DRS wins contract in support of guided-missile destroyer modernization
Leonardo DRS and its subsidiary DRS Laurel Technologies has been awarded a $53,7 million contract in support of guided-missile destroyer modernization, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Department of Defense announced on Monday an agreement provides...
U.S. Air Force awards Raytheon with $70M contract for F-16 engineering services
One of the largest recipients of U.S. government contracts, Raytheon has been awarded a $70,4 million contract for F-16 engineering services.
The contract award from Air Force Life Cycle Management Center enables the company to provide for engineering...
U.S. Air Force orders super high-speed computer for F-15 fighter jets
The U.S. Defense Department has announced the award of a $91 million modification to previously awarded contract to Boeing for a super high-speed computer intended to improve the aircraft’s electronic warfare ability.
Under the modification, announced Monday by...
Putin wants to produce “high-tech” weapons with Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and Ankara may embark on joint development and production of "high-tech" weapons, according to state news agency TASS.
"We may well embark on joint development and production of high-tech military equipment,"...
US warns Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighter jets deal
US senior administration official has warned Egypt against buying a Russian Su-35 multi-role air-defense fighters and air-launched weapons.
“In terms of the expanding Russian influence in the region, that's obviously something which we are quite concerned. We don't...