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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
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Parsons lands $85 million deal to oversee design and construction of Space Command HQ

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon awarded Parsons an $85 million agreement to help manage the development and construction of U.S. Space Command’s new headquarters in Alabama.

2026-09-29T08:42:23.363483-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Senator Asks Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Over F-35 Incident

By Bloomberg: The Republican chair of the Senate intelligence committee asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review the Pentagon’s supply chain after F-35 warplane parts ended up in Chinese government hands after being diverted to Hong Kong on a United Parcel Service Inc.

2026-09-29T08:21:42.618677-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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The Independent • Via AP news wire

Aviators eject into sea and four sailors are injured in dramatic USS Eisenhower crash

By The Independent: Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected while landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia's coast.

Also: AeroTime, 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