Classified Deliberations: Chinese and Russian Weapons Systems Using Space, Options to Counter Them
The Downlink Podcast | Defense and Aerospace Report | September 10, 2022 | Chris Stone
Do the obvious thing: Establish a Space National Guard
Breaking Defense | September 9, 2022 | Tim Ryan
A World on Fire, Reducing Civilian Casualties, and a Washington Update: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we explore Washington’s latest moves regarding Ukraine, take-aways from the recent flare up in the Taiwan Strait, whether DoD’s plan to reduce civilian casualties will work, and whether “divesting to invest” is succeeding when it comes to modernizing the Air Force aircraft inventory.
Quantum Technology and Defense: Understanding the Imperative
John Baum and Mitchell Institute’s Heather Penney are joined by Dr. Max Perez, an engineer at Cold Quanta, and Dr. Andrei Shkel, a professor of engineering at UCI, to demystify Quantum technology and understand how it applies to future defense applications.
Congress’ View on Air Force Modernization, Nukes, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we talk about the defense bills moving through the House and Senate. We focus on the future of the F-22, the Hill’s stance on F-35, whether the Air Force’s attempt to pursue “divest to invest” is working, support for the nuclear triad, and Congress’ thoughts on sending airpower to Ukraine. We also introduce two new voices to the Rendezvous team that you’ll hear from monthly: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski and Todd “Sledge” Harmer.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Schriever Spacepower Series
Dr. Christopher Scolese
The Mitchell Institute invites you to watch our virtual Schriever Spacepower Forum event with Dr. Christopher Scolese, 19th Director, National…
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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.
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.