Washington Drama, Boosting Defense Production, Spacepower Update, and Replicator: The Rendezvous

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.

Understanding Hostilities in Space Short of War: Harnessing an Irregular Warfare Model on Orbit

Mitchell Institute’s Tim Ryan chats with Commander John ‘Patsy’ Klein, USN (Ret), a noted spacepower expert; Colonel El Gardner, Director Space Strategy, Policy, and Plans HQ USSF; and Henry Heren about what it means to successfully engage in an era of enduring competition in space.

No Bucks, No Buck Rogers: Leadership Conversation with Lt Gen Rick Moore

Mitchell’s Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.) explores the fiscal realities facing the USAF. As the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters Air Force, Lt Gen Rick Moore oversees building the budgets that are ultimately submitted to top Department of the Air Force leaders, DoD, and the Hill.

Regaining the Spectrum Warfare Advantage: Industry Conversation

Mitchell’s Doug Birkey continues our focus on Spectrum Warfare with Josh Niedzwiecki, vice president and general manager of electronic combat solutions at BAE.

Regaining the Spectrum Warfare Advantage: Leadership Conversation

Doug Birkey chats with the commander of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, Col Joshua Koslov to discuss the current state of this mission area, explain challenges and opportunities, define key concepts, and provide insights on future vectors.

Commander Conversation: Royal Canadian Air Force Spacepower

Doug Birkey chats with Brigadier General Mike Adamson, Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD); Brigadier General Chris McKenna, Director General Air and Space Force Development; and Brigadier General Kyle Paul Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, U.S. Space Operations Command.

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