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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Russian Tu-95MS crashes after engine failure during takeoff, killing six

A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed near Krasnoyarovo in the Amur region during a training flight on Sept. 29 after an engine failure during takeoff, according to Russian military sources. Six of the seven crew members aboard were killed in the accident.

2026-09-29T06:06:20.336788-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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The Independent • Via AP news wire

2 US Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 4 sailors injured

By The Independent: Navy aviators ejected while landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia's coast 2 US Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 4 sailors injured Show all 2 Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?.

Also: Associated Press, The Aviationist, avweb.com, The Guardian, Economic Times and 3 more
2026-09-28T22:35:18.996847-07:00
China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

How Space-Based Maritime Surveillance Could Mitigate Risks From COSCO’s Alleged Intelligence Role

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon US allegations that COSCO vessels have supported Chinese intelligence collection expose a difficult Western dependency.

2026-09-29T01:22:31.256699-07:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The Guardian • Jamie Grierson

Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot

By The Guardian: A counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail, prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state.

2026-09-28T20:50:55.513068-07:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters • Toby Shepheard, Will Russell

Rubio says foreign state may be linked to suspected terror plot near UK airbase supporting U.S. strikes on Iran

By Reuters: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the "hands of a foreign actor" were ​involved in an incident in which five men were arrested on suspected explosives and terrorism offences near a British airbase used ‌by US forces to strike Iran.

Also: The Independent
2026-09-29T01:39:03.582244-07:00