Military readiness: ‘Key between whether we win or lose’
American Legion | February 25, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Policy Paper Release
Air Force and Space Force Vectors for the Incoming Trump Defense Team
There is no time left to delay reversing the Department of the Air Force’s current course. The fixes must start now, or the United States risks losing the next major war.
Will the Chinese Defense Surge Continue? Insights for 2025
Mitchell Institute Senior Fellow Mike Dahm discusses the creation of a new service branch focused on space—the PLA’s Aerospace Force, the continued development of China’s nuclear arsenal and the “Christmas surprise” flight of multiple new combat aircraft.
Countering China and Russia in the High North: The Arctic Challenge
The Mitchell team discuss the rising strategic importance of the Arctic with Maj Gen Mark Piper, USAF, NORAD Deputy Director of Operations and Brig Gen James Hawthorne, RCAF, NORAD Deputy Director Strategy, Policy and Plans.
Will Congress Boost Air and Space Power in 2025? The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss air and space power issues through the congressional lens, and how that may affect individual programs, broader strategy, and budget considerations. We also explore recent, increasingly direct remarks about resource needs by former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen David Allvin.
President Trump—Reverse The Air Force Nosedive & Boost The Space Force
Forbes | February 29, 2024
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.