Indiana
May 13 2026
This week we visit, Indiana! The Hoosier State played a critical role in wartime production during World War II, including the mass production of Republic Aviation’s P-47 Thunderbolt. On the...
Listen NowBrig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel
May 14 2026
Learn more about who manages the Space Force's budget!
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In the News & Commentary
SPACECOM Chief: Maneuver Needed For High Value Satellites
May 14 2026
Defense Daily | May 12, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
US, close allies creating joint ‘orbital warfare’ plan: SPACECOM chief
May 13 2026
Breaking Defense | May 12, 2026
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Recent Event
Gen. Stephen N. Whiting
May 12 2026
Join our discussion with Gen. Stephen Whiting as he speaks on the responsibilities and achievements of U.S. Space Command.
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In the News & Commentary
Space Force Lays Out How Officers Can Advance Their Careers
May 12 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 12, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran
May 12 2026
The Wall Street Journal | May 11, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
U.S. Air Force plans major expansion of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack fleet through 2031
May 12 2026
Defence Industry Europe | May 11, 2026
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The US Air Force Wants to Double Its EA-37B Compass Call Fleet. Can It?
The National Interest | May 9, 2026
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US could rapidly target Iran’s military assets if nuclear talks fail, analysts say
Arab Times | May 9, 2026
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After the B-52? Air Force to Study More Heavy Bomber Options
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 8, 2026
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Smaller AIM-9X Could Give Drone Wingmen More Firepower
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 8, 2026
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Air Force Wants to Nearly Double EA-37 Electronic Attack Fleet
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 5, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Arlington, VA | April 9, 2025 — 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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A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries
Arlington, VA | November 6, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis
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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Homeland Sanctuary Lost: Urgent Actions to Secure the Arctic Flank
Arlington, VA | September 4, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Disconnected by Design: 5th- & 6th-Gen Aircraft in Disaggregated Collaborative Air Operations
Arlington, VA | August 29, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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