A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Imposing Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas on Adversaries
November 6 2025
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November 13 2025
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Register NowWinning 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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In the News & Commentary
Ten-year fighter plan is aspirational without money to back it up, Air Force says
October 31 2025
Inside Defense | October 30, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Former US fighter pilot warns America’s airpower edge is slipping as China builds a bigger, more capable, and readier force
October 30 2025
Business Insider | October 30, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet report is missing key details, experts say
October 30 2025
Defense One | October 29, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
Trump-Maduro Tensions Rise as US Flies B-1 Bombers Near Venezuela
October 29 2025
Times Now News | October 24, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
US Bombers Conduct Intimidating Maneuvers Near Venezuela
October 29 2025
Colombia One | October 23, 2025
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In the News & Commentary
New Report: Air Force Can’t Afford ‘Runaway’ R&D, Needs More Aircraft
October 29 2025
Air & Space Forces Magazine | October 23, 2025
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U.S. Sends B-1 Bombers Near Venezuela, Ramping Up Military Pressure
The Wall Street Journal | October 23, 2025
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New Report: Air Force Can’t Afford ‘Runaway’ R&D, Needs More Aircraft
Air & Space Forces Magazine | October 23, 2025
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America’s Air Power Advantage Is Crumbling Jets Are Retired 4.5 Times Faster Than Built
Defense Express | October 20, 2025
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US Falls Behind in Air Superiority as Fighter Jets Retire Faster Than They’re Built
UNITED24 Media | October 17, 2025
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China Seeks to Dominate Space in Era of ‘Unmanaged Competition’
National Defense Magazine | October 17, 2025
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Air Force squadrons are closing – reversing it demands investment
Defense News | October 17, 2025
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Building on the Win: U.S. Strategy Toward Iran After the 12-Day War
JINSA | October 16, 2025
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
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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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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