In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. What are the pros and cons with the new National Security Strategy? What’s up with Air Mobility Command’s new airlift recap plan, plus what are the biggest priorities for the new STRATCOM commander? CCAs take a big step forward with a new design unveiled and a live fire test. We also explore what the biggest take aways were for 2025 and what we predict will shape defense in 2026.

Guests

Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Anthony “Lazer” LazarskiPrincipal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

J. Michael DahmSenior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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

Kyle PumroySenior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, MI-SPACE

Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Host

Heather PenneyDirector of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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