Aerospace Advantage

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss where defense bills stand in Congress, the latest developments regarding the B-21’s first flight, why the T-7’s arrival at Edwards is so important, the latest in spacepower news developments, and wraps with an extensive national security assessment regarding China. As always, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss what new leadership in the House of Representatives will mean for defense equities on The Hill, the latest developments regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and an extensive national security assessment regarding China, especially given DoD’s newly released 2023 edition of Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the national security realities created by a continuing resolution and the looming potential of a government shut down, plus Secretary Kendall’s call for a Department of the Air Force reorganization and the latest developments in spacepower. We consider variables involved in Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment LaPlante’s call for increased defense production and cover Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks’ initiative termed “replicator,” followed by an update on developments in Ukraine.  

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the looming potential for a government shutdown in the coming months. We also discuss the generational wave of modernization with our allies and partners, what it means for the U.S. from an operational and industrial base set of perspectives, recent threat developments as Russia continues its war in Ukraine, and as China maintains its assertive stance in the Pacific. On top of all that, we review the latest developments in spacepower—including the Space Command headquarters announcement and how the Space Force continues to evolve meet the threat.

In this Rendezvous episode, we explore recent news from Ukraine, especially the Wagner Group’s rebellion in Russia. We also discuss how the defense bills are progressing through both the Senate and House—evaluating how priorities are faring as they work through the markup process in the various committees. We also discuss the Hill’s take on “divest to invest.”

In this Rendezvous episode, we explore the new budget deal and its implications for defense. We also talk about how Air Force and Space Force requests are faring on The Hill as the defense committees advance their annual authorization and appropriations bills. Our panelists also assess the legislation that was introduced by Rep Bacon (R-NE) regarding ANG fighter capacity and provide an update about the latest developments in Ukraine. We wrap with an update regarding national security space issues.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss Congress’ reaction to the FY24 defense budget submission, with a special focus on air and space power. We explore China and Russia’s increasing alignment, plus the latest developments in Ukraine. We round out the conversation discussing key trends with the Air Force’s fighter inventories, along with hot button topics that will garner significant attention on Capitol Hill this year, like engine options for the F-35 and future tanker plans.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We then explore China and Russia’s increasing alignment, plus Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in New START. We round out the conversation discussing FY24 defense budget expectations and consider the long-term implications for homeland defense given the Chinese surveillance balloon.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Congressional debt ceiling debate, Turkey’s desire to secure F-16s, if and how airpower assistance can be provided to Ukraine, and DOD’s new policy on AI. We wrap with a look at lower-profile, but consequential, security challenges around the globe.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss how the struggle to elect a Speaker of the House has implications for defense. We also discuss the latest F-35 contract and how new pricing will impact the future of the program. Plus we assess the challenges and opportunities for the Space Force as we look to 2023.

In this Rendezvous episode, we consider how the Congressional election results will impact defense priorities on The Hill, thoughts regarding the FY24 defense budget submission, latest developments for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), the latest news regarding Ukraine, our thoughts on long range strike, and what it will take for the defense bills to cross the finish line this year.

In this Rendezvous episode, we assess the newly-released National Defense Strategy, status of the B-21 program as we anticipate the rollout, Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Index of Military Strength, China’s Communist Party Congress, F-15s sunsetting at Okinawa absent a direct replacement, and how the upcoming elections could impact defense issues. We also provide an update regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and where the Defense Appropriations legislation stands. We wrap with a review of this year's Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Security Forum.

In this Rendezvous episode, we cover Air Force and Space Force leader remarks from the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, the technology trends observed at the conference, the latest regarding the conflict in Ukraine, and what’s set for the Washington agenda this coming month.

In this Rendezvous episode, we explore Washington’s latest moves regarding Ukraine, take-aways from the recent flare up in the Taiwan Strait, whether DoD’s plan to reduce civilian casualties will work, and whether “divesting to invest” is succeeding when it comes to modernizing the Air Force aircraft inventory.

In this Rendezvous episode, we talk about the defense bills moving through the House and Senate. We focus on the future of the F-22, the Hill’s stance on F-35, whether the Air Force’s attempt to pursue “divest to invest” is working, support for the nuclear triad, and Congress’ thoughts on sending airpower to Ukraine.  We also introduce two new voices to the Rendezvous team that you’ll hear from monthly: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski and Todd “Sledge” Harmer.