Aerospace Advantage

Epic Fury Insights, FY27 Defense Budget, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous We discuss Operation Epic Fury, key items to track in the FY27 defense budget, and the latest in spacepower—everything from missile warning & tracking developments to the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP).

In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Topics include a defense budget update, the new National Defense Strategy, Department of the Air Force acquisition reforms, plus the latest in spacepower—everything from the SDA tracking layer to congestion with launch.

National Security Strategy, Air Mobility Command’s new airlift recap plan, and the new STRATCOM commander. Plus, CCAs, the biggest take aways for 2025, and what we predict will shape defense in 2026. 

In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Where do the defense bills stand? What’s up with the new Air Force fighter force structure report, plus Secretary of War Hegseth’s acquisition speech? We also explore Gen. Wilsbach’s new priorities, F-35s to Saudia Arabia, as well as Lt. Gen. White’s nomination for a new job as DRPM. The conversation also covers the Space Force, including Vector 2025, the creation of Combat Forces Command, and new developments regarding their test and validation requirements.

In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues this month in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Where do the defense bills stand as well as the shutdown? We also discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, plus the latest and greatest with spacepower. Plus, we explore organizational happenings, like the decision to role the ICC function into A5/7, not pursue Space Force Futures, and downgrading USAFE to a 3-star billet. We wrap up by highlighting the new small UAS test efforts at Grand Forks AFB and jump into the renewed debate on whether too much is being spent on Air Force R&D vs procurement and readiness.

In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues this month in Washington, D.C. and beyond. What does a government closure mean for defense and where do the defense bills stand in Congress? What are the challenges and opportunities facing a new CSAF? We also explore the USSF’s new Force Design, plus what it will take to better track threats in space, Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 satellites on orbit, and recent space-based laser communication advancements. Lastly, what’s up with the Department of War’s increased focus on homeland defense?

Our team talks about about what a new Chief of Staff of the Air Force will mean for the service and the broader defense environment, the CCA’s first flight, plus ACC’s focus on readiness.

Our team digs into the status of the defense bills on Capitol Hill, spacepower policy, fighter recapitalization and E-7. Plus, President Trump’s new approach to Ukraine, Air Force and Space Force leadership changes and the X-37B mission.

In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney talks to Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Charles Galbreath, Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Anthony...

Heather "Lucky" Penney talks to Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Charles Galbreath, and Anthony "Lazer" Lazarski about the FY26 defense budget, Golden Dome, the potential cancelation of E-7,  a broad range of spacepower developments, and Ukraine’s strike on Russian bombers.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond.In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Topics include Chief of Space Operations General Saltzman at Mitchell Institute, the impact a year-long continuing resolution, the FY26 defense budget, the F-47 NGAD announcement,, SECAF nominee testimony, and Chinese “dogfighting” in space.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss recent top defense leadership changes, Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s defense budget guidance, the latest Minuteman ICBM test launch, next generation advanced propulsion, and we provide a spacepower update. 

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss air and space power issues through the congressional lens, and how that may affect individual programs, broader strategy, and budget considerations. We also explore recent, increasingly direct remarks about resource needs by former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen David Allvin.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss what the 2024 election results will mean for spacepower and airpower.