Friday, May 3, 2024

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

Russia’s coast guard ships intentionally rammed Ukranian Navy vessel

Russia's coast guard ships on Sunday intentionally carried out acts of aggression against the ships of the Ukrainian Navy that were engaged in planned relocation from the port of Odesa to the port of Mariupol of the...

First prototype of UH-X helicopter was spotted in Japan

According to Dutch military magazine, Scramble Magazine, at the Subaru Corporation factory at Utsunomiya in Japan was spotted the first prototype of UH-X helicopter. "The last couple of days this Bell 412EPI version was seen in full Japan...

Slovenia orders Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles

Saab has announced that company received an order for deliveries of the new Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles to the Slovenian Armed Forces. According to a statement released by Saab, deliveries of new Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles will take place...

Serbia receives first H145M helicopters

The Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin visited the Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth site in southern Germany to accept the first H145M for the Serbian Air Force on 22 November.  In December, two H145Ms will be delivered to the...

Russia’s first militarised Mi-38T transport helicopter makes maiden flight

Russia’s first militarised series-produced Mi-38T transport helicopter conducted its maiden flight on 23 November at the Kazan Rotorcraft Factory.  The helicopter’s maiden flight was performed by test pilots of the Moscow-based Mil Rotorcraft Factory of Russian Helicopters Group (part...

Mysterious helicopters with live soldiers as external load were spotted in Moscow

Two mysterious helicopters were spotted leaving the Kremlin and flying over Moscow city center On 22 November. Russia’s mysterious helicopters were caught on camera by a passer-by near the Moscow Kremlin. A video posted on Russian social media...

Lithuania to acquire L-ATV combat multi-role vehicles

Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis announced on Thursday that country plans to acquire L-ATV combat multi-role vehicles from the USA. According to Leta.lv citing the Lithuanian Defense Minister, it is anticipated that the L-ATV's contract will be signed in 2020 and will...

Latvian Armed Forces to purchase new SISU GTP 4×4 armoured vehicles

Latvia's Ministry of Defense decided to purchase SISU GTP 4x4 light and medium-range tactical vehicles produced by Finnish truck manufacturing company Sisu Auto, according to Delfi.lv citing the unofficial source in government. Is expected that Latvian Defense Ministry...