Air Force leaders have clearly stated that it’s time to think about resetting their mobility aircraft inventory—both tankers and airlifters. We chat with JetZero president and chief operating officer Dan Da Silva about how blended wing body technology could better meet these requirements going forward.
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, we discuss the top accomplishments, innovations, and examples of personal sacrifice that our team thinks best exemplify air and space power.
With the first increment CCA production contract now awarded, it is useful to review where the program stands.
Whether discussing Operation Epic Fury from a strategic, operational, or tactical vantage, there’s no doubt that China watched the conflict with extreme attention. Heather ”Lucky” Penney sits down with Mitchell Institute’s China expert Mike ”JDAM” Dahm to discuss these crucial issues, while also exploring broader Chinese security developments.
The ties between the French Air Force and U.S. Air Force go back to the dawn of aviation. Brigadier General Pierre Gaudillière, Commander of the French Air Combat Command, joins us to explore how France views the current security environment through an airpower lens.
When the United States was drawn into WWII, it was wholly unprepared for conflict. By June 6, 1944, America was unleashing its burgeoning military might. This largely tied back to a miracle of production in nearly every facet of the wartime economy. Eight decades later, America once again faces severe security threats, and we’re unprepared. We need a lot more war materiel. Join us as we explore lessons learned from WWII and apply them to today’s challenges.
