Space

Air and Space in the FY24 Defense Budget, China and Russia Update, and Fighters on the Brink: The Rendezvous

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss Congress’ reaction to the FY24 defense budget submission, with a special focus on air and space power. We explore China and Russia’s increasing alignment, plus the latest developments in Ukraine. We round out the conversation discussing key trends with the Air Force’s fighter inventories, along with hot button topics that will garner significant attention on Capitol Hill this year, like engine options for the F-35 and future tanker plans.

China’s Diplomatic Ascent: Key Observations

John “Slick” Baum talks with China expert Daniel Rice about how the Asian superpower is gaining increased influence around the globe.

Space Security Imperative: Issue Update

There’s a lot to track: adversary threats in orbit, spacepower lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine, the potential for a Space National Guard, commercial industry’s role in spacepower, and General Saltzman’s lines of effort for the Space Force.

Press Release – Mitchell Institute Team Adds Two New Research Analysts

Arlington, Virginia | March 1, 2023 The Mitchell Institute is pleased to announce two additions to its research team: Aidan…

Press Release – Charles Galbreath joins the Mitchell Institute Team as Senior Fellow for Space Studies

Arlington, Virginia | February 28, 2023 The Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence is pleased to announce that Charles…

Press Release – Henry Heren joins the Mitchell Institute Team as Senior Fellow for Space Studies

Arlington, Virginia | February 17, 2023 The Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the addition…

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.

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.

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.

Strategy

Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.