Allied Leadership Conversation: Maj Gen Wikman, Commander of the Swedish AF
With the Swedish Air Force celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, we are excited to chat with Major General Jonas Wikman, Commander of the Swedish Air Force.
Want to Reset the Air Force? Lessons from the Reagan Build-Up
President Trump’s defense spending boost presents major opportunities for the Air Force. However, it’s been nearly 4 decades since the service has seen this level of investment. We chat with Gen Ron Fogleman, USAF (Ret), the 15th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Gen Mike Loh, USAF (Ret), who served as the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force and later as the first commander of Air Combat Command to learn how they tackled this challenge during the Reagan-era build up.
FY27 Defense Budget, Fighter Support in Congress, Space Update
In this episode, our team assesses the FY 27 defense budget request from an air and space set of perspectives. We also explore fighter developments in Congress via legislation introduced by Senators Budd (R-NC) and Shaheen (D-NH), as well as a powerful letter submitted by the Adjutants General calling for more F-35s and F-15EXs. When it comes to space power, we explain the importance of the Future Operating Environment and Objective Force 2040, plus the significance of Space Force selecting Reservists to become part-time Guardians. Our team wraps up exploring the conflict with Iran and America’s munitions deficit.
Innovate to Survive: Vietnam Air Combat Perspectives Part 2
The air war over Vietnam represents one of the most dynamic, evolutionary periods of airpower innovation. This impacted tactics, operational…
Innovate to Survive: Vietnam Air Combat Perspectives Part 1
The air war over Vietnam represents one of the most dynamic, evolutionary periods of airpower innovation. The U.S. entered the conflict optimized to face the Soviet Union, but few Vietnam combat missions matched that paradigm. Airmen had to rapidly adapt and innovate. This episode explores this era by speaking to two legendary Vietnam veteran airmen: Col Leonard “Lucky” Ekman, USAF (Ret) and ace Col Chuck DeBellevue, USAF (Ret).
A Century of Liquid Rockets: Conversation with ULA’s Chief Rocket Scientist John Reed
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets. Mitchell Institute experts and John Reed, the Chief Rocket Scientist at United Launch Alliance, discuss this milestone event, launch advancements over the past 100 years, the future of this technology, and why it all matters.
