Washington Times | August 1, 2025

Recently, the Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (Ret.) appeared on the Washington Times’ Threat Status Podcast to discuss a wide range of topics concerning air and spacepower. First, Lt Gen Deptula offers insight on drones and the enduring importance of crewed aircraft in the battlespace before he turns to Operation Midnight Hammer and the huge effort behind the daring raid against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Later, Lt Gen Deptula discusses the current state and readiness levels of the Air Force. Lt Gen Deptula concludes his interview by discussing the evolving security environment in Space and remind listeners of the critical role the Space Force plays in protecting and securing our way of life.

Listen to Lt Gen Deptula’s interview below or listen to the full podcast episode here.