Podcast Episode 9

The Future of Air Combat: Manned-Unmanned Teaming

Episode Summary

Episode 9 of Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Advantage podcast explores the future of manned-unmanned aircraft teaming—one of the biggest developments that will shape the future of air combat. Thanks to advancements in autonomy, machine learning, computer processing power, and the ability to connect and share information, unmanned aerial vehicles and traditional crewed aircraft will partner in incredibly complementary ways. Host Lt Col. (ret) John Baum speaks with combat pilot Col Don “Stryker” Haley, one of the Air Force’s top experts on the subject, Col (ret) Mark Gunzinger of the Mitchell team, as well as two of the leading aerospace industry experts in this realm: Steve Fendley, president for the unmanned systems division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and Mike Atwood, Senior Director for Advanced Programs at General Atomics.

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Guests

Mark GunzingerDirector of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Steve FendleyPresident, Unmanned Systems Division at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Michael AtwoodSenior Director, Advanced Programs at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Col Don “Stryker” Haley

Host

John BaumSenior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Credits

Producer
Daniel C. Rice

Executive Producer
Douglas Birkey

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