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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Captured Russian Geran-4 attack drone confirmed with Chinese Telefly TF-TJ2000A turbojet engine

A captured Geran-4 one-way attack drone has been confirmed to use a Telefly TF-TJ2000A Chinese turbojet engine, according to the report. The finding indicates that some of Russia’s newer, higher-performance attack drones are incorporating Chinese propulsion technology.

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2026-09-28T10:20:13.611221-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Anduril’s Barracuda becomes first WOSA-verified system for mass production

By FlightGlobal: Anduril's Barracuda becomes first weapon WOSA-verified for mass production, following detailed US military assessment .

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-09-28T06:35:54.073833-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Bidders Prepare for Next Phase of UK Apache ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

By FlightGlobal: Ministry of Defence will release invitation to tender for Apache 'loyal wingman' drone in the coming weeks.

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2026-09-28T07:50:03.203456-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com

Pentagon introduces general-officer evaluation metric as long-range delivery drone is upgraded

By DefenseNews.com: The Pentagon announces a new evaluation metric for one-star generals, and a one-way drone for supply delivery gets an upgrade.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and insidedefense.com

4 Sources

2026-09-28T06:36:29.454981-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com

AFRL develops autonomous counter-drone weapon and blood-recirculation technology

By DefenseNews.com: Check out a pair of new projects in development from the AFRL: an autonomous shotgun for drone defense, and a blood recirculation machine.

AirForceTimes

Lifesaving and drone-killing tech from the Air Force Research Laboratory

AirForceTimes

Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26

Also: Military Times and Military Times

5 Sources

2026-09-28T06:36:31.170659-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Boeing Boeing 747

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Second Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flies to US Air Force for presidential fleet support

By Air Data News: Aircraft will provide spare parts for the future VC-25B Air Force One fleet after leaving Frankfurt second Boeing 747-8I sold by Lufthansa to the United States Air Force left Frankfurt on Saturday (September 26) for Pinal Airpark in Arizona.

Also: Simple Flying

2 Sources

2026-09-28T05:20:48.802084-07:00

Supply Chain Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Aerospace Industries Association

AIA-Bain study identifies investment bottlenecks despite rising private capital in defense

By Breaking Defense: “Defense does not face a shortage of capital. It faces barriers that make expanded investment, particularly in critical bottleneck areas, more difficult,” a new study by the Aerospace Industries Association and Bain & Company stated.

Also: aia-aerospace.org

2 Sources

2026-09-28T05:50:24.776489-07:00

Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Alistair Smout, Elizabeth Piper

UK’s Healey puts defense in focus for reindustrialization push

By DefenseNews.com: British government leaders are converging around the message that the defense sector will be key in energizing the nation's anemic growth.

Also: Aviation Week and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-09-28T04:20:32.923019-07:00

Captured Russian Geran-4 attack drone confirmed with Chinese Telefly TF-TJ2000A turbojet engine

Anduril’s Barracuda becomes first WOSA-verified system for mass production

Bidders Prepare for Next Phase of UK Apache ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

Pentagon introduces general-officer evaluation metric as long-range delivery drone is upgraded

AFRL develops autonomous counter-drone weapon and blood-recirculation technology

Lifesaving and drone-killing tech from the Air Force Research Laboratory

Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26

Second Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flies to US Air Force for presidential fleet support

AIA-Bain study identifies investment bottlenecks despite rising private capital in defense

UK’s Healey puts defense in focus for reindustrialization push

New Russian attack drones are using Chinese turbojet engines

Bidders Prepare for Next Phase of UK Apache ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

Pentagon introduces general-officer evaluation metric as long-range delivery drone is upgraded

AFRL develops autonomous counter-drone weapon and blood-recirculation technology

Anduril’s Barracuda becomes first WOSA-verified system for mass production

AIA-Bain study identifies investment bottlenecks despite rising private capital in defense

Rafale, Eurofighter deepen AED Cluster ties in Portugal F-16 replacement race

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