An Operational Perspective on the Ethics of the Use of Autonomous Weapons
Arlington, VA | June 11, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum…
Spectrum Warfare: Freedom to Attack, Maneuver, and Defend
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with Col Joshua Koslov, Commander of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing. The key to success is dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and in this episode, Penney and Col Koslov discuss how the USAF is looking to maintain its dominance across the “spectrum.”
John Venable joins the Mitchell Institute Team as Senior Resident Fellow for Airpower Studies
Arlington, Virginia | June 6, 2024 The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce that Col John “JV”…
Congressional Update, Triad Questioned, Space Guard Debate
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Triad, the Space Guard Debate, Capitol Hill, and Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.) wraps with a discussion regarding his recent visit to Ukraine.
Tomorrow’s F-35: Cooling is Key
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney and Mitchell Institute Executive Director Doug Birkey welcome Matt Pess, Chief Engineer on the Enhanced Power and Cooling (EPCAS) program at Collins Aerospace to discuss how the F-35 stays “cool” under pressure.
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.

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.