Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis
September 5 2025
Being technologically superior, numerically sufficient, and well-trained is key to success in the air. Yet today’s USAF is the oldest, smallest, and least ready in its history.
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August 29 2025
Arlington, VA | August 29, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
Read MoreHomeland Sanctuary Lost: Urgent Actions to Secure the Arctic Flank
September 4 2025
Arlington, VA | September 4, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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In the News & Commentary
The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Pilots
October 2 2025
Simple Flying | October 1, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
B-52s, bombers provide global reach, power
October 2 2025
Minot Daily News | October 2, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Unpacking CSO’s Keynote at #AFANational: The Urgency of Modernizing Space Acquisitions
October 1 2025
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 26, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Top Takeaways from 2025 Air and Space Conference
October 1 2025
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 25, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Air Force Contemplating B-21-Like Aircraft for Air-to-Air Combat
October 1 2025
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 29, 2025
Read MoreMitchell Institute In the News
UK to Build Advanced E-7 Prototypes for US Air Force Amid Program Uncertainty
SSB Crack News | September 28, 2025
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Fixing Air Force Readiness Will Take Years, Top General Says
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 25, 2025
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Back to Key West: The Army must own air base defense, not chase Air Force missions
Breaking Defense | September 25, 2025
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The 2025 China Threat: Does the PLA Have the Edge in Space & Hypersonics?
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 23, 2025
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Dean of Mitchell Institute on Ukraine’s Strategic Attacks on Russia
War & Politics 24 | September 20, 2025
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Pentagon’s Bold Pivot: Keeping the E-7 Alive
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 21, 2025
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Study Ongoing of Number of USAF Combat Coded Fighters Needed
Defense Daily | September 24, 2025
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Air Force Under Fire: Time To Own Base Defense
Arlington, VA | August 20, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Reclaiming Air Superiority: The Urgent Case for Air Battle Management in Near-Peer Rivalry
Arlington, VA | June 26, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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On U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Rollout
Arlington, VA | March 31, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosted a rollout discussion on its Policy...
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Defending the Record on U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Rollout
Arlington, VA | March 31, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosted a rollout discussion on its Policy...
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Logistics While Under Attack: Key to a CCA Force Design
Arlington, VA | March 25, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Air Force and Space Force Vectors for the Incoming Trump Defense Team
The priorities of DOD leadership and Congress during the Trump administration must be to rebuild and restore the Air Force to global preeminence. The same resolve will be required to fully resource the Space Force to achieve space superiority—to grow and catch up with the myriad requirements and expectations on America’s newest military service to ensure overall U.S. military success.
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Ensuring a Spacepower Advantage in Prolonged Competition: Findings and Recommendations from the Space Endurance Workshop
Arlington, VA | February 19, 2025 — Over the course of a two-day, unclassified workshop, the Mitchell Institute brought together 55 space subject matter experts with diverse backgrounds to examine how the United States, its allies, and partners can maintain an enduring spacepower advantage.
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Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis
Arlington, VA | January 23, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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