During the Cold War, all eyes faced north anticipating a Soviet attack across the North Pole. The U.S. Air Force was front and center operating air defense radars and sitting alert. Decades later, America finds itself coming full circle. Modern airborne threat like cruise and hypersonic missiles, plus long-range drones threaten the homeland. The Arctic remains the most direct path between the U.S. and its adversaries. Our existing radars and defensive systems fall short after decades of underinvestment. Maj Gen Pete Fesler, USAF (Ret), Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret), and Brig Gen Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret) dive into these issues to discuss what the Air Force and our allies need to do to ensure we’re prepared for this threat.

Guests

Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)Director of Research, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Brig Gen Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.)Senior Resident Fellow for Airpower Studies, Mitchell Institute

Maj. Gen. Pete M. FeslerDeputy Director of Operations, Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command

Host

Heather PenneyDirector of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies