Congress’ View on Air Force Modernization, Nukes, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous

In this Rendezvous episode, we talk about the defense bills moving through the House and Senate. We focus on the future of the F-22, the Hill’s stance on F-35, whether the Air Force’s attempt to pursue “divest to invest” is working, support for the nuclear triad, and Congress’ thoughts on sending airpower to Ukraine. We also introduce two new voices to the Rendezvous team that you’ll hear from monthly: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski and Todd “Sledge” Harmer.

The Nuances of Air Control in Great Power Competition: What the No-Fly Zone Debate is Missing

Arlington, VA | August 2, 2022 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum…

What’s Behind Russia’s Departure from the International Space Station

The Downlink Podcast | Defense and Aerospace Report | July 31, 2022 | Chris Stone

Welcome to the World’s Biggest Aerial Stage: Airpower at Oshkosh

John “Slick” Baum and Doug Birkey talk to us about what it’s like to participate in the annual fly-in at Oshkosh. They also catch up with Rain, who flew as an F-16 demo pilot in past AirVentures and learn about what goes into that sort of performance.

So You Want to be a Thunderbird? Insider Perspectives

John “Slick” Baum is joined by John “JV” Venable of the Heritage Foundation, former commander in the Thunderbirds, and Caroline “Blaze” Jensen, former right wing in the Thunderbirds, to reflect upon their years as members of the Air Force’s famed aerial demonstration unit.

B-21: Insights About America’s Newest Bomber

John “Slick” Baum chats with Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger and Chris “Jekyll” Brunner of the Mitchell Institute team about the future of the long range strike mission. This episode seeks to provide insight into the thinking that shaped the B-21 into the aircraft that will meet America’s long range strike requirements for tomorrow and beyond.

Acquisition

Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.

Budgeting

Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.

Industry

Nuclear

Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.

Space

National security space activities are essential facets of any military operation, while also creating conditions essential for the civilian economy.

Strategy

Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.

Airpower

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