Aerospace Advantage

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the defense bills moving through the House and Senate, with predictions regarding what Air Force priorities will win and lose. We also discuss the latest events that are occurring in Ukraine and we talk about a number of meetings Chinese leaders have been holding with Pacific island nations as they seek economic and military agreements.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the current trends we are observing with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the initial take-aways from the FY23 budget submission that went to Congress this week, plus the Air Force's decision to divest 150 aircraft, including a number of F-22s, and what that means for the F-35 buy rate.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss recent events surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, why deterrence failed to dissuade Putin, balancing force requirements between Europe and the Pacific, implications for space, China’s take on the conflict thus far, how the U.S. deters similar conflicts in the future, and the FY23 budget.

In this Rendezvous episode, 2022 is off to a fast start, whether considering Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine, a Department of Defense highly compromised thanks to Congressional budget inaction, and the nation’s newest service, the Space Force, continuing to come into its own.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act, Chinese launch of the fractional orbital bombardment system, Russians blowing up a satellite, and General Hyten's comments on how China’s nuclear build up is about gaining a first strike capability.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss why the Chinese are pursuing a new strike technology, ACC’s desire to rethink how it trains pilots, whether “over the horizon strikes” with UAVs will continue to present value, and the latest considerations when it comes to replacing the E-3 AWACS.

In this episode of The Rendezvous, the team discusses the insights they garnered while hosting Air Force and Space Force leaders at AFA’s 2021 Air, Space, and Cyberspace Conference.

In the wake of this historic failure, it’s also important to look at what happened from a strategic perspective. The dedication to duty at the individual and unit level during this conflict was second to none, but the strategic decisions made over the past twenty years often fell short. It will take years to understand what happened and why, but this conversation marks the start of that assessment.

In this Rendezvous episode, the Mitchell Institute team discusses the latest developments from Capitol Hill regarding the Air Force and Space Force's modernization, operations, and fiscal challenges during this year's compressed budget process.

In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss how Congress is responding to the Air Force and Space Force budget submissions, with funding decisions ultimately determined by Congressional defense committees. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including specific programs like the F-35 and GBSD, Space Force priorities, readiness issues, and individual member perspectives.

In this episode of The Rendezvous (Previously The Merge), the Mitchell Institute team discusses the implications of the FY2022 defense budget submission, highlighting the challenges of balancing next-generation air and space technologies with capacity, while addressing the demands of establishing the Space Force. Experts assess the strengths and weaknesses of the budget and its impact on the future of the Air Force and Space Force.

The Merge is back! This episode introduces Matt Donovan, Mitchell Institute’s new lead for its Spacepower Advantage Research Center and explores his take on the challenges and opportunities facing Space Force and Space Command.

The Merge is back! Mitchell Institute experts discuss the impact of Global Strike’s bomber task force missions; a showdown that is emerging between the services regarding the principles underpinning jointness; and whether 2021 will see the Air Force seek to retire more aircraft in a quest to free up resources for modernization.

Aerospace Advantage introduces a new monthly series to the podcast, The Merge. Join Mitchell Institute experts for a roundtable discussion to explore the present status of the F-35 program amidst increased scrutiny; a showdown that is emerging between the Army and the Air Force over the long-range strike mission; and next steps required for the Space Force to orient itself for long term success.