Aerospace Advantage - Episode 284 - The Rendezvous

Epic Fury Insights, FY27 Defense Budget, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous

In this episode, our team discusses Operation Epic Fury from an air and space set of perspectives. We also explore top defense issues in Washington, D.C., with a special focus on the FY27 defense budget. Plus, we explain the latest in spacepower—everything from missile warning & tracking developments to the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP).

Guests

Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Anthony “Lazer” LazarskiPrincipal, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Todd “Sledge” HarmerSenior Vice President, American Defense International
Jennifer ReevesSenior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
John VenableSenior Fellow for Airpower Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Host

Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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