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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

China developed new FM-2000 short-range air defense missile system

Chinese defense company developed a new short-range air defense missile system that called the FM-2000. The new FM-2000 air defense missile system will be unveiled during the upcoming AirShow China 2018 exhibition, which is set to take place in Zhuhai from 6–11...

Expert was forced to remove post about failure Russian Pantsir-S1 in Syria

Well-known Russian military expert and editor-in-chief of 'Arsenal of Fatherland' magazine Viktor Murakhovsky posted on his Facebook page the post which mentions the failure of the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems protecting the Russian Hmeimim Air Base in...

China to showcase new Sea Eagle submarine-launched cruise missile

Chinese defense company will showcase the country’s locally built CM-780UNB or also called Sea Eagle submarine-launched cruise missile during upcoming AirShow China 2018 exhibition, which is set to take place in Zhuhai from 6–11 November. The CM-780UN See Eagle is a newest Chinese submarine-launched...

China to unveil modern LW-30 laser weapon system at Zhuhai Airshow

Chinese defense company has taken the opportunity at the Zhuhai Airshow or AirShow China 2018 exhibition to unveil a new LW-30 laser weapon system prototype.  The LW-30 is a modern short-range precision laser inception weapon that designed for tracked and...

Modern Russian-made MiG-29 multirole fighter crashed in Egypt

On 3 November, a Russian-made MiG-29 multirole fighter crashed during a training mission in Egypt. The cause of the crash is unknown at this point, the Egyptian pilot managed to eject safely. No further details on the modification of MiG-29 aircraft...

Lockheed awards $130M modification to a previous contract for F-35 Block 4 upgrade

The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 2 November that it had awarded a $130M modification to a previous contract for F-35 Block 4 upgrade. According to a statement, release put out by DoD, Lockheed Martin Corp.,  is awarded a...

Turkey’s first indigenous maritime cruise missile is ready for mass production

Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSB) announced that it has signed deals with two local firms for the production of Turkey's first maritime cruise missiles. In a statement published Friday, the SSB said it had signed an agreement...

Netherlands Marine Corps to receive new DMV Anaconda military vehicles

The Netherlands Marine Corps or Korps Mariniers will receive a first 36 DMV Anaconda 4x4 tactical military vehicles in 2019. The first 36 DMV Anaconda tactical military vehicles developed by the Deba Bedrijfswagens B.V.  will be formally transferred to Korps Mariniers on 31...