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Dylan
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, accredited defense adviser and consultant.
Born in Arequipa, Peru and educated in Kyiv, Ukraine, he graduated in business management and worked at leading European defense companies before becoming a military journalist.
As a journalist and volunteer, he was awarded the "For Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" medal.
The order of award was signed by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, on January 19, 2023.
Fire breaks out at Russian tank plant in Omsk
A huge fire occurred at the Omsktransmash tank plant, a subsidiary of UralVagonZavod, in the Leninsky district of Omsk on September 12, according to reports from regional authorities.
Initial details about the incident began circulating...
Russia’s Su-57 conducts 40+ strikes on Ukrainian targets
Russia's advanced Su-57 Felon aircraft have conducted more than 40 strikes against Ukraine, according to sources within Ukraine’s Air Force.
These stealth fighters have become a more frequent tool in Russia's aerial campaign, with increased...
US grants full $1.3B military aid to Egypt
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has decided to provide Egypt with its full $1.3 billion military aid allocation for 2024, overriding human rights conditions for the first time during this administration.
A State Department spokesperson...
French avionics keep Russian Su-30 flying despite sanctions
An investigation by the international intelligence community InformNapalm has uncovered a scheme that allows Russia to continue servicing its military aircraft, including Su-30SM fighters, despite Western sanctions.
The investigation highlights how Kazakh company ARC Group...
Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashes over Black Sea
A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashed into the Black Sea on the night of September 10 near Sevastopol during a strike operation targeting Ukraine.
The aircraft, which took off from the Saki airbase in Novofedorivka,...