In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the defense bills moving through the House and Senate, with predictions regarding what Air Force priorities will win and lose. We also discuss the latest events that are occurring in Ukraine and we talk about a number of meetings Chinese leaders have been holding with Pacific island nations as they seek economic and military agreements.
Forbes | June 9, 2022 | Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the current trends we are observing with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the initial take-aways from the FY23 budget submission that went to Congress this week, plus the Air Force’s decision to divest 150 aircraft, including a number of F-22s, and what that means for the F-35 buy rate.
Forbes | March 31, 2022 | Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)
Defense News | March 14, 2022 | Mark Gunzinger and Kamilla Gunzinger
The Hill | March 11, 2022 | Douglas A. Birkey
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