Airpower

FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower

In this episode, our team assesses Congress’ response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA’s new leadership, as well as Space Force’s requirement for a third heavy launch site. When it comes to airpower, we explain the importance of the MQ-9 in current ops, plus the significance of E-7, EA-37B, and B-21 program developments. Our team wraps up exploring the latest trends in the Ukraine conflict.

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Illinois

This week we visit Illinois! Learn how the USS Wolverine and USS Sable and the Henry Crown Space Center at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where visitors can see the Apollo 8 Command Module, Mercury 7 capsule, and a SpaceX dragon capsule.

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