Air Force Grapples with Challenges to Aircraft Readiness: Parts and Maintainers
Air & Space Forces Magazine | February 3, 2026
Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
Arlington, VA | February 9, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry…
National Defense Strategy, Budget News, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous
In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Topics include a defense budget update, the new National Defense Strategy, Department of the Air Force acquisition reforms, plus the latest in spacepower—everything from the SDA tracking layer to congestion with launch.
Dean of the Mitchell Institute presents RPA Award to Squadron of the Year
Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Lt. Gen. David A Deptula, USAF (Ret.), joined by Liden Blue, CEO…
Connecticut
In this episode, we visit Connecticut! Learn about flying boats, WWII-era fighters, and pioneering helicopters. Plus, the Apollo program and new technology for NASA’s Artemis program.
Operation Midnight Hammer exposes B-2 Spirit command-and-control limitations
Aerospace Global News | February 3, 2026
More Issues
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.