Readiness is one of the biggest challenges facing the Air Force as Airmen strive to meet surging demand with an aircraft inventory that is old and small. We chat with Melissa Sutherland, executive vice president and airpower market lead at Booz Allen, to learn more about how AI might help crack this challenge.
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Every week, Heather “Lucky” Penney will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
Jet propulsion is one of the most important technologies in airpower. We learn more about this topic with Peter Sommerkorn, Vice President for Military Development Programs at Pratt & Whitney, and Chris Hugill, head of Gatorworks.
Ep. 306 - The Rendezvous
Congress Back in Session, Space Launch Surge, and Massed Modular Aircraft: The Rendezvous
Our team reviews what's going on in our nation’s capital, a surge in space launches, the newly proposed Massed Modular Aircraft, the Space Academy, and why the CSAR H-60W inventory should not be diluted.
The small UAV threat is real. Col. Rosales and Lt. Col. Moore join Lucky and Slider to explain how the Air Force is fighting back.
In this episode, Heather "Lucky" Penney talks combat search and rescue (CSAR) with Col. Michael "Mongo" Kingry, Deputy Commander of the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base. Join us for a deep dive into how a rescue is executed and how the mission is evolving.
Collaborative combat aircraft are no longer just a concept. Airmen are now loading weapons onto them, controlling them in flight,...
Quantum technologies, including sensing, communication, and computing, are potential game changing breakthroughs identified in the Space Forces’ Future Operating Environment...
Ep. 301 - The Rendezvous
Hill Update, Chinese Space Progress, and Airpower Attacks Falling Short: The Rendezvous
In this episode, our team reviews where the defense bills stand in Congress.
To secure the growing U.S. interests in space, it is imperative we have a capable and ready Space Force that...
With combatant commands requesting record levels of Air Force airpower, it’s crucial to remember that success comes down to the Total Force: Active, Reserve, and Guard. We learn more about these requirements and discuss future vectors with Air Force Reserve Commander Lt Gen John Healy.
Air Force leaders have clearly stated that it's time to think about resetting their mobility aircraft inventory—both tankers and airlifters. We chat with JetZero president and chief operating officer Dan Da Silva about how blended wing body technology could better meet these requirements going forward.
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, we discuss the top accomplishments, innovations, and examples of personal sacrifice that our team thinks best exemplify air and space power.
With the first increment CCA production contract now awarded, it is useful to review where the program stands.
Whether discussing Operation Epic Fury from a strategic, operational, or tactical vantage, there’s no doubt that China watched the conflict with extreme attention. Heather ”Lucky” Penney sits down with Mitchell Institute’s China expert Mike ”JDAM” Dahm to discuss these crucial issues, while also exploring broader Chinese security developments.
The ties between the French Air Force and U.S. Air Force go back to the dawn of aviation. Brigadier General Pierre Gaudillière, Commander of the French Air Combat Command, joins us to explore how France views the current security environment through an airpower lens.