Government Shutdown and Defense, USSF Force Design, and a new CSAF: The Rendezvous

In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues this month in Washington, D.C. and beyond. What does a government closure mean for defense and where do the defense bills stand in Congress? What are the challenges and opportunities facing a new CSAF? We also explore the USSF’s new Force Design, plus what it will take to better track threats in space, Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 satellites on orbit, and recent space-based laser communication advancements. Lastly, what’s up with the Department of War’s increased focus on homeland defense?

Space Warfighting: Key Insights

We discuss key concepts regarding space domain awareness, offensive and defensive counterspace operations, and what it will take to secure space superiority. This is fundamentally tied to the Space Force’s latest document: Space Warfighting: A Framework for Planners.

Artificial Intelligence and Aerospace Power: Industry Leadership Insights

We explore national security artificial intelligence applications and considerations with Primer, a leading AI company. How AI can help improve U.S. defense capabilities? What about vulnerabilities and challenges? What market conditions are required to transition this technology to reality?

CCA and Pilots: How Do We Communicate?

Heather “Lucky” Penney digs into AI and Collaborative Combat Aircraft, with Mike “Pako” Benitez of Shield AI and Ray “Krypto” O’Mara of the Mitchell Institute.

A New CSAF, CCA Airborne, and Starship Success

Our team talks about about what a new Chief of Staff of the Air Force will mean for the service and the broader defense environment, the CCA’s first flight, plus ACC’s focus on readiness.

Want to Prevail Against China? It’s Time to Reinvest in Air Force Capacity, Capabilities, and Readiness

America’s ability to secure its interests demands a robust Air Force. The current security environment will tolerate nothing less. The service has traditionally measured its prowess via capacity, capabilities, and its readiness. The Air Force currently lags in each of these three areas. Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret), JV Venable, and Robert “Otis” Winkler discuss these challenges and outline what needs to be done to reset the Air Force. JV just completed a major report on this topic and the conversation centers around his discuss the top findings.

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