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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.

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six

2 Sources

2026-09-29T06:06:20.336788-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Defense Policy

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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

Drone-hunting on the border, plus turmoil at an Air Force think tank

By Breaking Defense: NORTHCOM is testing ways to counter drone incursions, while an Air Force institute focused on China faces questions about its future.

1 Source

2026-09-29T07:37:36.411114-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Chris Norris, GE Aerospace

How readiness stays ready: The F110 delivers power, reliability and scale for the F-15EX

By Breaking Defense: GE Aerospace’s investments in the F110 are paying off in both production and delivery performance.

1 Source

2026-09-29T05:39:03.539905-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Helicopter North America

Vertical Mag

Royal Canadian Navy completes first flight of helicopter drone

By Vertical Mag: Explore the Royal Canadian Navy helicopter drone and its new CU179 Peregrine for advanced maritime surveillance and rescue missions.

1 Source

2026-09-29T05:20:59.249865-07:00

Aircraft Carrier North America Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

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.

Navy Times

2 aviators eject, 4 injured during landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Associated Press

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

Also: AeroTime, The Aviationist, avweb.com, The Guardian, Economic Times and 3 more

12 Sources

2026-09-28T22:35:18.996847-07:00

China Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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.

1 Source

2026-09-29T01:22:31.256699-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

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.

Reuters

Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

2 Sources

2026-09-28T20:50:55.513068-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

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

2 Sources

2026-09-29T01:39:03.582244-07:00

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

Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six

Drone-hunting on the border, plus turmoil at an Air Force think tank

How readiness stays ready: The F110 delivers power, reliability and scale for the F-15EX

Royal Canadian Navy completes first flight of helicopter drone

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

2 aviators eject, 4 injured during landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

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

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

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

Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

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

Drone-hunting on the border, plus turmoil at an Air Force think tank

Russian Tu-95 crashes on takeoff after engine failure

How readiness stays ready: The F110 delivers power, reliability and scale for the F-15EX

Royal Canadian Navy completes first flight of helicopter drone

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

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

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