We discuss the history, current operations, and future of U.S. Space Forces-Central (SPACECENT) with its first commander, Col Chris “Tool” Putman.” Learn about how spacepower provided key contributions to defending Israel from Iranian air and missile strikes, empowered Operation Midnight Hammer, and more.
Join Mitchell Institute fellows for a discussion on the strategic, operational, and tactical dynamics of Operation Epic Fury. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper insight into the ongoing operations.
Join Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence team to for their key takeaways from the Warfare Symposium. This is one of the top “must attend” defense events of the year, with nearly every senior leader from the Department of the Air Force in attendance.
Autonomy and artificial intelligence are going to have a massive impact on warfighting. Success will demand effectively coordinate with human teammates, rapidly adjusting to a dynamic threat environment, adhering to commander’s intent, and affording sufficient insight for legal and reliability analysis. Heather Penney chats with a team of AI experts and former warfighters about these factors, including Robert “Bobaloo” Rickard and Mark “Drifter” Valentine.
Since the end of the Cold War, Air Force resource shortfalls have hit the fighter inventory hard. Fewer tails carry more sortie demand, which is a recipe for burnout. It’s time for a course correction. We explore this crucial topic with Brig. Gen. Shannon “Sinjin” Smith, Commander of the Idaho Air National Guard.
In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Topics include a defense budget update, the new National Defense Strategy, Department of the Air Force acquisition reforms, plus the latest in spacepower—everything from the SDA tracking layer to congestion with launch.
