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Reuters • Alexander Dziadosz, David Lewis, Reade Levinson

UN experts allege Boeing 727-linked operation transported weapons and drones for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces

A draft UN report says aircraft associated with a Boeing 727-linked operation—linked by Reuters to a U.S. military contractor’s business network—moved weapons and drones for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The findings raise further questions about sanctions compliance and the networks enabling armed-group resupply.

2026-07-28T22:28:46.661279-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

USAF explores CCA employment in realistic conditions

By FlightGlobal: The USAF is developing tactics, techniques and procedures for its future uncrewed fighter fleet. The US Air Force has conducted another exercise with the Anduril Industries YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to explore realistic operations.

2026-07-28T21:28:02.026293-07:00
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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Boeing posts wider loss than expected as Air Force One costs weigh on results

By CNBC: Boeing took a $280 million charge on its long-delayed Air Force One program.

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2026-07-28T04:38:45.876468-07:00
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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Anduril marks Arsenal-1 milestone with first YFQ-44A production drone

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Anduril has unveiled the first YFQ-44A produced at its Ohio Arsenal-1 factory, a major milestone for the USAF's CCA programme.

2026-07-28T06:47:06.601584-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant

By AeroTime: Dassault Aviation moved sensitive equipment to its Mérignac site and Air Base 106 as the Gironde wildfire halted work at the Rafale assembly line.

2026-07-28T06:46:58.691362-07:00