Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Aerospace Nation
Lt Gen David Nahom on Force Modernization
The Mitchell Institute hosts Lt Gen David Nahom, the Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs on…
Why America Could Lose Its Next War
Defense News | July 9, 2021 | Mark Gunzinger | The result of 30 years of “building down to build…
Maneuver Warfare in Space: The Strategic Imperative for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Defense News | July 8, 2021 | Chris Stone | Traditional chemical propellants used in current satellite designs are only…
Misleading Budget Accounting in the Department Of Defense Needs Correction
Forbes | July 6, 2021 | Lt Gen (ret) Dave Deptula | The Air Force budget is burdened by $39…
The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss how Congress is responding to the Air Force and Space Force budget submissions, with funding decisions ultimately determined by Congressional defense committees. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including specific programs like the F-35 and GBSD, Space Force priorities, readiness issues, and individual member perspectives.
What’s All the Fuss Over the Air Force’s “Pass-Through” Funding?
The Hill | July 2, 2021 | Hon Matt Donovan | For decades, a significant portion of the Department of…
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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.
Airpower
No matter the mission, from air superiority and long range strike to air mobility and command and control, a broad range of missions executed in the air provide vital options at the strategic, operational, and tactical realms.
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.