Press Release – Mitchell Institute Dean Delivers Remarks at the 2SOS for the RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet
Hurlburt Field, FL | December 2, 2023 On December 2, Lt Gen Dave Deptula USAF (Ret.), Dean of the Mitchell…
Congressional Defense Update; B-21 First Flight; Spacepower Considerations, and a China Update: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss where defense bills stand in Congress, the latest developments regarding the B-21’s first flight, why the T-7’s arrival at Edwards is so important, the latest in spacepower news developments, and wraps with an extensive national security assessment regarding China. As always, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Hamas is going to ‘take advantage’ of the cease-fire: Lt. Gen. David Deptula
FOX | November 26, 2023
4th Gen to 5th Gen Air Combat Evolution: Operator Perspectives
Lt Col Gary Glojek and Lt Col Max Cover discuss how modernization is impacting today’s Air Force flightlines. Specifically, they discuss how the combat Air Force inventory is evolving from a 4th generation force to one increasingly populated by 5th generation aircraft.
Evolution of Air Force Battle Management: Navigating Beyond JSTARS
JSTARS enabled Air Force battle managers to monitor surface targets, convert data into actionable insights, and exploit a comprehensive command and control system to make more effective decisions. But given the JSTARS retirement, the Air Force is reshaping how it achieves these effects. Mitchell Institute’s Doug Birkey and Lt Col Alex “Big Bobby” Wallis, a former JSTARS battle manager explore this evolution and what it means for the future force.
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