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
Serbian Terminator air defense system continues comprehensive trials
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia has released imagery showing the new PASARS-16 short range air defence system, also known as the Terminator, being used during a live fire exercise of the 98th Air...
Dowty Propellers receives KC-130J contract for spare parts support
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that Dowty Propellers is awarded a USD18 million contract for additional spare parts support for the KC-130J Super Hercules tanker aircraft, said in announcing on 12 July.
"GE Aviation Systems LLC, doing business...
Boeing wins P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft support contract
Boeing has been awarded a  USD17.7 million contract by the U.S. Navy for services in support of P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
On 12 July, the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that Boeing is awarded $17,784,201 for...
Tornado multirole combat aircraft crashes in Saudi Arabia
The Panavia Tornado multirole combat aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force crashed at 04:41 AM local time in Asir Province on 12 July.
According to Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki, a Saudi Arabian Royal Air Force Tornado jet came down...
Elbit Systems rolls-out new unmanned aircraft capable of operating in civilian airspace
Israel’s Elbit System announced on 11 July that it was rolled out its new Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that features adverse weather capabilities and is fully compliant with NATO’s Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4671,...
Russia to receive new tank hunter specifically designed to counter America’s M1 Abrams
Military expert Andrey Tarasenko said that the KBP (Konstruktorskoe Buro Priborostroeniya) Instrument Design Bureau is developing new self-propelled anti-tank missile carrier able to counter modern America's M1 Abrams and German Leopard-2 main battle tanks.
Since 2013, the KBP...
Russia to stage huge missile exercises in response to U.S. and Ukraine maneuvers in Black Sea
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation conducting huge military drills with missile launches at the Black Sea region, Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced in an 11 July statement.
In accordance with the plan of combat training, calculations of anti-ship missile systems...
Airbus performs first automatic air-to-air refuelling contact with large aircraft receiver
Airbus Defence andSpace has successfully conducted world’s first automatic air-to-air refuelling contact with large aircraft receiver, said in a press release on 12 July.
According to the company, Airbus Defence and Space has followed its earlier achievement in demonstrating...