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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

New Russian aerial refuelling tanker makes maiden flight

Today on January 25 the flight prototype of the advanced Il-78M-90A aerial refuelling tanker has made its maiden flight. The aircraft was piloted by chief-pilot of «IL», Hero of the Russian Federation, merited test pilot of the Russian...

America Amphibious Ready Group arrives in Hawaii

The Sailors and Marines of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 22 and 23, for the final port call of the ARG/MEU's deployment to the...

Elbit Systems to supply weapons stations to Austria

The authoritative military publication, the Israel Defense reported that Elbit Systems will supply the Austrian Army with new WS4 Panther remotely operated weapon system (ROWS) through its wholly-owned subsidiary in Austria, ESL Advanced Information Technology (ESLAIT) GmbH. Col. Christoph Philipp, Staff Officer, Force Development...

Russia to start Il-276 aircraft development in 2020

Russia is reportedly planning to start development of its new medium military transport aircraft in 2020, a military representative told the Defence Blog on 25 January. According to the source, Russian Armed Forces is the intention shortly to sign an agreement...

BAE Systems unveils new CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle

Today at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London, BAE Systems presented the next phase of development for the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) with the launch of the new CV90 MkIV. This fifth generation of the company’s...

Thales unveils the new Bushmaster MR6 protected mobility vehicle

Thales Group has showcased a new Generation of its protected mobility vehicles during the International Armoured Vehicles 2018 (IAV) conference, held in London, January 22-25. Thales has unveiled the Bushmaster MR6 protected mobility vehicle, which is currently competing in...

Photos: Azerbaijan receives new batch of BTR-82A wheeled armoured personnel carriers

The Ministry Of Defence Of Azerbaijan has received a new batch of modern military equipment from Russia, included the BTR-82A wheeled armoured personnel carriers. In accordance with the intergovernmental agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation, the...

Myanmar orders six Su-30 fighter aircraft from Russia

Russia will sell six Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft to Myanmar, the RIA news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry. According to the Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Alexander Fomin, Russia will supply six Su-30 fighter jets...