Lt. Gen. Steven Whitney
July 15 2026
Lt. Gen. Whitney plays an important role in ensuring that the Air Force and Space Force are properly sized and resourced for future conflicts. He also brings valuable insights from his extensive acquisition experience. Join us for what will be a fascinating discussion with one of the senior Guardians on the Joint Staff.
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July 17 2026
General Gagnon leads more than 12,000 Guardians and Airmen charged with generating, presenting, and sustaining combat-ready space forces for global operations.
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July 8 2026
This week we visit Florida! Home of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center, plus Pan Am and redefining the notion of air travel.
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Autonomy and AI Assessment with Honorable Frank Kendall
July 16 2026
Frank Kendall joins us to discuss his recently released book "Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It Or Not." and the technologies that are reshaping national security.
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Publications
Technology and Military Disruption: Inbound from the Space Frontier
July 10 2026
Arlington, VA | July 10, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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In the News & Commentary
Does the Space Force Need Its Own Lawyers? Senate Seeks Answers
July 8 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | July 7, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Airpower Did Not Fail in Iran — Simplistic Thinking Did
July 8 2026
19FortyFive | July 7, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
AFA Opposes Proposed Robotic and Autonomous Command
July 7 2026
Air & Space Forces Association | July 6, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
LRASM Clears Integration Milestone for Use on the B-1B
July 7 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | July 6, 2026
Read MoreMitchell Institute In the News
Why The US Air Force Is Short 1,000 Fighter Pilots Despite A $50,000 Retention Bonus
Simple Flying | July 2, 2026
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Why the Air Force is turning this business jet into a weapon
Task & Purpose | July 2, 2026
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Space Force’s proposed budget increase would largely go to existing programs, official says
Aerospace America | July 1, 2026
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Dean of the Mitchell Institute Discusses Iran Negotiations on NewsNation
NewsNation | June 21, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop
Arlington, VA | June 23, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid
Arlington, VA | May 26, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority
Arlington, VA | May 22, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Arlington, VA | April 9, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
Arlington, VA | February 9, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative
Arlington, VA | December 9, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift
Arlington, VA | December 2, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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