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.

Guests

Mark GunzingerDirector of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Jennifer ReevesSenior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Todd “Sledge” HarmerSenior Vice President, American Defense International

Jeff “Rowli” RowlisonVice President of Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International

Anthony “Lazer” LazarskiPrincipal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Charles GalbreathDirector and Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Kyle PumroySenior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Host

Heather PenneyDirector of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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