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aviation   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Workforce & Skills Development  
Breaking Defense • Game Aerospace Composites

Air Force nears competency-based pilot training overhaul and unveils T-19A aerobatic trainer

The 19th Air Force is nearing completion of a five-year shift from time- and event-based undergraduate pilot training to a competency-based curriculum. Separately, the service unveiled the T-19A, built by Game Aerospace Composites with corporate and civilian donations, as the foundation for a new aerobatic team and a platform to train future pilots.

Also: Aerospace America and insidedefense.com
2026-11-12T12:05:27.898505-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

By AeroTime: Ukraine says Starshield terminals again lose connectivity above 161 km/h, complicating the interception of Russian jet-powered drones.

Also: CNBC, Axios, SpaceNews.com, Kyiv Independent, Ars Technica, Bloomberg, politico.eu, militarnyi.com, pro.payloadspace.com, tass.com, NBC News, France 24 and 18 more
2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

By SpaceNews.com: A military that relies on a foreign company for its satellite communications gives up a great degree of control over its own operations.

Also: CNBC, Axios, Kyiv Independent, AeroTime, Ars Technica, Bloomberg, politico.eu, militarnyi.com, pro.payloadspace.com, tass.com, NBC News, France 24 and 18 more
2026-11-12T06:20:43.442960-08:00