Monday, December 13, 2021
Aerospace Nation
Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian
The Mitchell Institute invites you to watch our live virtual Aerospace Nation event with Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in…
Fractional Orbital Strike, Advanced Tactical Trainer, UAV Strikes, and Next Gen AWACS: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss why the Chinese are pursuing a new strike technology, ACC’s desire to rethink how it trains pilots, whether “over the horizon strikes” with UAVs will continue to present value, and the latest considerations when it comes to replacing the E-3 AWACS.
Operation Enduring Freedom: A 20-Year Air Commander Retrospective Part 1
General Buzz Moseley, USAF (Ret.), General Chuck Wald, USAF (Ret.), Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), and Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)explore what it was like to plan and execute an air campaign like none other.
Reviving A “Weak” Department Of The Air Force
Forbes | October 25, 2021 | Lt Gen (Ret.) Dave Deptula | The Air Force has repeatedly tried to get…
The Future Fighter Force Our Nation Requires: Building a Bridge
ARLINGTON, VA | October 26, 2021 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new Research Study,…
F-35: Getting Healthy, or Hard Broke? Part 2
In part 2 of this series, we explore the status of America’s newest fighter engine with top experts from Pratt and Whitney. Improvements need to be made to deliver on key reliability and cost targets that will allow the F-35 to meet long-term objectives. Learn more about this process by hearing from key engine team members.
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.