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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space writes down $750 million amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

York Space has recorded a $750 million write-down as uncertainty grows over future Pentagon contracts. The scale of the charge underscores the company’s exposure to defense demand, though the available report provides no further detail on the contracts or the factors behind the write-down.

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

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

The Independent

Military helicopter crash in Turkey leaves four dead

8 Sources

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

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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

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

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

By Breaking Defense: An SDA spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the new study is a first step, and thus there are a number of potential hardware and software integration pathways for consideration.

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2026-11-12T13:05:02.149885-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Blue Angels Dismiss Pilot Before Final 2026 Show

By Flying Magazine: Scott Laux joined the Blue Angels in September 2024 and was dismissed for “failing to uphold the standards expected” of the squadron.

1 Source

2026-11-12T11:55:37.019654-08:00

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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.

aviationnews.eu

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

Also: Aerospace America and insidedefense.com

4 Sources

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

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

2026-11-12T06:20:43.442960-08:00

York Space writes down $750 million amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

Four killed in Turkish military S-70 helicopter crash

Accident Sikorsky S-70 , Thursday 12 November 2026

Military helicopter crash in Turkey leaves four dead

High-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman

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

Blue Angels Dismiss Pilot Before Final 2026 Show

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

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

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

Ukraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin

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

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

Ukraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin

High-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman

York Space writes down $750 million amid uncertainty over future Pentagon contracts

Four killed in Turkish military S-70 helicopter crash

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

Blue Angels Dismiss Pilot Before Final 2026 Show

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

Poland’s Military Taps SATIM to Analyze Satellite Imagery

New Facilities To Pump Out Upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Eyed By Navy

Drone Startup Uforce Valued at $6 Billion With UK Wealth Fund Backing

US military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan for casualty evacuation in Morocco

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

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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