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...
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.
When the United States was drawn into WWII, it was wholly unprepared for conflict. By June 6, 1944, America was unleashing its burgeoning military might. This largely tied back to a miracle of production in nearly every facet of the wartime economy. Eight decades later, America once again faces severe security threats, and we're unprepared. We need a lot more war materiel. Join us as we explore lessons learned from WWII and apply them to today's challenges.
In this episode, our team assesses Congress' response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA's new leadership, as well as Space Force's requirement for a third heavy launch site. When it comes to airpower, we explain the importance of the MQ-9 in current ops, plus the significance of E-7, EA-37B, and B-21 program developments. Our team wraps up exploring the latest trends in the Ukraine conflict.
