Once the undisputed leaders in hypersonic technology, the U.S. now face adversary competition in the realm. The Mitchell team chats with Dr. Michael Brown (AFRL) and Mark Rettig (GE Aerospace) on how and why our defense community must respond.
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Every week, Heather “Lucky” Penney will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
Ep. 176 - The Rendezvous
Assessing the FY25 Defense Budget and Spacepower Deep-Dive: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we explore key takeaways from the FY2025 Air Force and Space Force budget requests and top take aways Space Force, Space Command, and industry leaders shared at last week’s Mitchell Institute Spacepower Security Forum.
The Mitchell team is joined by AMC Commander Gen Mike Minihan in order to discuss the topic of air mobility and how it is vital for any modern military operation. This episode emphasizes on why failure isn't an option in regards to this subject.
It’s no secret that the Air Force and Space Force are in the middle of a massively transformative era. The Mitchell team engages in a critical conversation with Lt Gen Rick Moore (USAF) and Lt Gen Shawn Bratton (USSF) regarding the breakdown of this year's budget and how it will help build tomorrow's airpower and spacepower.
John “Slick” Baum chats with former U-2 pilot Maj Gen H.D. “Jake” Polumbo, USAF (Ret.), the highest-ranking officer to fly the Dragon Lady in combat, and long-time experienced MQ-9 pilot Lt Col Johnny Duray, who has risen through the ranks as a line pilot to a commander in the RPA world. This episode focuses on the ISR evolution by exploring the U-2, a Cold War icon manned ISR aircraft, and the uncrewed ISR mission through the lens of the MQ-9 Reaper, which can execute ISR, while also employing kinetic strike capabilities and a range of other functions.
John “Slick” Baum chats with Scott Forney, the President of Electromagnetic Systems at General Atomics, along with Col Charles Galbreath, USSF (Ret.), and Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), from our Mitchell Institute team. The Space Force is developing its satellite constellations to meet new mission demands, evolving their architecture to address a rapidly burgeoning threat environment. No longer does the Space Force want to be overly reliant on large “fat juicy target” satellites, which, if destroyed or incapacitated, would yield outsized impacts to broader mission functions.
Ep. 171 - The Rendezvous
Congressional Update, Department of the Air Force Reorg, and Effective Deterrence in the Middle East
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Department of the Air Force’s newly-announced reorganization—all part of their effort to optimize the Air Force and Space Force for great power competition. The team then explores what it means to deter in the Middle East.
Mitchell Institute’s John “Slick” Baum interviews Dr. Jaime Stearns, AFRL’s cislunar lead; Bradley Cheetham, the President of Advanced Space; and Mitchell Institute’s Col Charles Galbreath, USSF (Ret.) about where the competition in space is headed next.
Mitchell Institute’s John “Slick” Baum interviews Mitchell Institute Spacepower Center of Excellence Senior Fellow Col Charles Galbreath, USSF (Ret) about a new spacepower development.
Mitchell Institute’s John “Slick” Baum hosts a special set of guests to mark the 50th anniversary of the F-16’s first flight.
Mitchell Institute’s John “Slick” Baum hosts a special set of guests to mark the 50th anniversary of the F-16’s first flight
Ep. 166 - The Rendezvous
Congressional Update, Sentinel & F-35 Developments, and Spacepower Considerations
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss where Congress stands when it comes to passing an actual defense budget We also discuss how the 2024 election cycle will impact the national security debate throughout the course of the year, including support for Ukraine. We talk about the Sentinel program, Lockheed Martin’s latest projection for TR3/ Block 4, spacepower trends, Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, continued issues with Iran and North Korea, plus China’s aggression in the Pacific,
John “Slick” Baum chats with a top-tier slate of space professionals about one of the top issues impacting national security issues in orbit: having enough trained and qualified personnel.
John "Slick" Baum chats with Colonel Keith "Ghost" Butler, long-time B-2 pilot and commander of America’s sole stealth bomber wing
Mitchell Institute’s John “Slick” Baum chats with national security expert Maj Gen Cameron Holt, USAF (Ret.), founder of the Quantum Industrial Coalition Paul Stimers, and Mitchell Institute’s Heather Penney about one of the top topics in defense innovation.