CCA Update: What Are the Next Steps?
With the first increment CCA production contract now awarded, it is useful to review where the program stands.
What Lessons is China Taking From Epic Fury? Key Considerations
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.
Allied Airpower Perspectives: Brig Gen Pierre Gaudillière, Commander of the French Air Combat Command
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.
Victory Through Production: Lessons from D-Day
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.
FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower
In this episode, our team assesses Congress’ response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA’s new leadership, as well as Space Force’s requirement for a third heavy launch site. When it comes to airpower, we explain the importance of the MQ-9 in current ops, plus the significance of E-7, EA-37B, and B-21 program developments. Our team wraps up exploring the latest trends in the Ukraine conflict.
Epic Fury Lessons Learned: Lt. Gen. “Kooler” Krumm, USAF (Ret.)
Operation Epic Fury has yielded important lessons learned, especially when it comes to the increasing importance of electronic warfare, the scale and scope of America’s munitions inventories, and the need for radically enhanced base protection measures. Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses these themes with Lt. Gen. David “Kooler” Krumm, USAF (Ret.) of BAE Systems. What are important operational considerations? How does the industrial base help deliver solutions to harness this recent combat experience?
