Space

FY27 Defense Budget, Fighter Support in Congress, Space Update

In this episode, our team assesses the FY 27 defense budget request from an air and space set of perspectives. We also explore fighter developments in Congress via legislation introduced by Senators Budd (R-NC) and Shaheen (D-NH), as well as a powerful letter submitted by the Adjutants General calling for more F-35s and F-15EXs. When it comes to space power, we explain the importance of the Future Operating Environment and Objective Force 2040, plus the significance of Space Force selecting Reservists to become part-time Guardians. Our team wraps up exploring the conflict with Iran and America’s munitions deficit.

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Ohio

This week we visit the Buckeye State! Ohio is the home of the Wright Brothers, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On the space side of the equation, a long line of astronauts called Ohio home, including John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, and Judith Resnik.

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