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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GAO report flags weak F-35 parts management after shipment disappears in Hong Kong

A Government Accountability Office report has highlighted shortcomings in the management of F-35 parts, weeks after components being transported from Australia to the United States vanished in Hong Kong. The available report summary does not specify the findings or recommend particular corrective actions.

2 Sources

2026-11-12T23:19:25.444113-08:00

Helicopter Sikorsky Accident

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Four killed in Turkish military S-70 helicopter crash

By AeroTime: Four Turkish service members died when a military Sikorsky S-70 helicopter crashed in eastern Turkey.

Aviation Safety Network

Accident Sikorsky S-70 , Thursday 12 November 2026

theaviationhub.co.uk

Turkish Military S-70 Helicopter Crashes in Malatya, Killing Four Soldiers

Also: The Independent

9 Sources

2026-11-12T13:49:22.893965-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

‘We don’t know’: USAF still lacks a plan for its next-generation tanker

By FlightGlobal: Top officials say the service has not settled on a solution to a next-generation aerial refueller after the Boeing KC-46 and KC-135.

Also: Aviation Week

2 Sources

2026-11-12T18:19:20.018461-08:00

M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Serco expands military space business with $292 million QinetiQ deal

By SpaceNews.com: QinetiQ exhibit at Farnborough UK WASHINGTON — British government services contractor Serco has agreed to acquire QinetiQ’s U.S.

Also: Defense Daily and defenceconnect.com.au

3 Sources

2026-11-12T17:25:40.292742-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) BAE Systems

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Iceye US expands manufacturing, targets new military markets for radar payloads

By SpaceNews.com: CEO Ann Stevens says the company is adding engineers and production capacity while exploring new radar applications for spacecraft and high-altitude drones.

3 Sources

2026-11-12T17:25:43.638777-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

High-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman

By The War Zone: The partners say they are charting a new course to bring operational very-high-speed drones to the U.S. military. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our articles in Google results.

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2026-11-12T16:04:29.298072-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development

Breaking Defense • Game Aerospace Composites

Air Force unveils T-19A, a new aerobatic plane to train future pilots

By Breaking Defense: Built by Game Aerospace Composites, the GB1 Gamebird — designated the T-19A by the Air Force — was funded through corporate and civilian donations and will form the foundation of a new aerobatic flying team.

The War Zone

The Air Force's Newest Trainer Is An Aerial Stunt Plane

aviationnews.eu

USAF T-19A Kestrel Completes Certification and Makes Public Debut

Also: Air Data News, Aerospace America and insidedefense.com

6 Sources

2026-11-12T12:05:27.898505-08:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space takes $750 million charge amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

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2026-11-12T15:49:17.514197-08:00

GAO report flags weak F-35 parts management after shipment disappears in Hong Kong

Four killed in Turkish military S-70 helicopter crash

Accident Sikorsky S-70 , Thursday 12 November 2026

Turkish Military S-70 Helicopter Crashes in Malatya, Killing Four Soldiers

‘We don’t know’: USAF still lacks a plan for its next-generation tanker

Serco expands military space business with $292 million QinetiQ deal

Iceye US expands manufacturing, targets new military markets for radar payloads

High-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman

Air Force unveils T-19A, a new aerobatic plane to train future pilots

The Air Force's Newest Trainer Is An Aerial Stunt Plane

USAF T-19A Kestrel Completes Certification and Makes Public Debut

York Space takes $750 million charge amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

GAO highlights slipshod nature of F-35 parts management

‘We don’t know’: USAF still lacks a plan for its next-generation tanker

Iceye US expands manufacturing, targets new military markets for radar payloads

Serco expands military space business with $292 million QinetiQ deal

High-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman

York Space takes $750 million charge amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

Blue Angels Dismiss Pilot Before Final 2026 Show

SDA explores integration of SpaceX laser communication terminals with missile tracking sats

Poland’s Military Taps SATIM to Analyze Satellite Imagery

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

France awards Airbus and Thales €1.5B+ contract for next-generation military imaging satellites

DARPA’s NOM4D robot completes first autonomous orbital structure assembly, advancing prospects for giant space telescopes and so

Anduril’s YFQ-44A and Shield AI autonomy software enable first multi-CCA formation flight; UK plans carrier demonstration of Nor

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