Next Generation Mobility: Blended Wing Body
Air Force leaders have clearly stated that it’s time to think about resetting their mobility aircraft inventory—both tankers and airlifters. We chat with JetZero president and chief operating officer Dan Da Silva about how blended wing body technology could better meet these requirements going forward.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Aerospace Nation
Autonomy and AI Assessment with Honorable Frank Kendall
Frank Kendall joins us to discuss his recently released book “Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It Or Not.” and the technologies that are reshaping national security.
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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.