Mitchell Institute Airpower Forum
January 29 2026
This year, top Air Force leaders discuss the realities of the threat environment and corresponding operational requirements that demand enhanced readiness, new technologies, modern operational concepts, and corresponding strategies.
Watch & ListenNew Jersey
January 21 2026
This week, we visit New Jersey and explore a site where U.S. Army scientists first bounced radar waves off the moon in a quest to detect ballistic missiles. We also discuss how a B-17 relic embodies dedication to duty, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Listen NowStrategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
February 9 2026
Join us for our latest Policy Paper Release featuring Gen. Tim Ray where our team will discuss the topic of enemy sanctuaries.
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In the News & Commentary
Operation Midnight Hammer exposes B-2 Spirit command-and-control limitations
February 3 2026
Aerospace Global News | February 3, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Midnight Hammer Lessons: USAF Needs More Tankers, Munitions
February 3 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | February 2, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
US Air Force eyes inspections, spare parts funding to boost readiness
February 3 2026
Defense News | February 2, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
The Air Force’s Worst Fear: China Is Building a Massive Fleet of 1,000 J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighters
February 3 2026
19FortyFive | February 2, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Before Any Strike on Iran, U.S. Needs to Bolster Air Defenses in Mideast
February 3 2026
The Wall Street Journal | February 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Air Force to bring back ‘no-notice’ combat readiness inspections
February 3 2026
Task & Purpose | February 1, 2026
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US Moves Airpower Toward Middle East as Trump Weighs Strike on Iran
Air & Space Forces Magazine | January 30, 2026
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Forget the F-35 or F-47: China Could Have Fleet of 1,000 J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighters by 2030
19FortyFive | January 30, 2026
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US Air Force eyes improved comms with bombers after Midnight Hammer
Defense News | January 30, 2026
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ACC boss would spend next year’s first budget dollar on spares, sustainment
Inside Defense | January 29, 2026
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Air Force Orders No-Notice Readiness Inspections to Hold Commanders to Account
Air & Space Forces Magazine | January 29, 2026
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USAF “Focus Right Now Is Readiness,” Acting Vice Chief Says
Defense Daily | January 29, 2026
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Lockheed CEO: Air Force RQ-170 drones used in mission to capture Maduro
Defense One | January 29, 2026
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Readiness Is ACC Commander’s Top Priority, But Not His Sole Focus
Air & Space Forces Magazine | January 29, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
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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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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