The Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Nation Podcast

Jan 23 2025 100 ep. 58 mins 60

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The Mitchell Institute hosts some of the most senior leaders and thought influencers of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense for an intimate hour-long discussion on the pressing issues of the hour as well as long-term strategic visions. The live sessions are attended by a broad swath of individuals from the Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, defense industry, and academia who influence defense policy and budget, and they receive wide press coverage.

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Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis | Policy Paper

Jan 23 2025 61 mins

Bottom line, the U.S. Air Force does not have enough pilots to sustain a credible combat force in peacetime, much less during a prolonged high-intensity conflict. History demonstrates that without depth of experienced aircrew, air forces collapse in major conflicts because they cannot continue operations as losses mount. While this crisis extends across the entire pilot force, the

A Call for a New NSC-68 and Goldwater Nichols Reform | Policy Paper

Jan 21 2025 59 mins

Hostile actions by Russia, Iran, and China clearly show that the United States is struggling when it comes to shaping the national security environment and deterring adversaries. The U.S. military no longer has the capability and capacity to defend the rules-based international order that has long been the cornerstone of its foreign policy. Absent a reset, this failure of deterrenc

Frank Kendall | Aerospace Nation

Dec 19 2024 58 mins

Whether discussing Operational Imperatives, advancing new technologies like Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), launching Re-Optimization for Great Power Competition, or overseeing dramatic advancement in Space Force capabilities, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s tenure will continue to shape the Air Force and Space Force for decades into the future. Hear from the Secr

Gen Kevin B. Schneider | Aerospace Nation

Dec 06 2024 59 mins

There’s no question about it: the Indo-Pacific is one of the most impactful theaters around the globe today. Threats posed by adversaries like China and North Korea, challenges and opportunities involved with allies and partners, plus unique factors involved with projecting airpower across a region so large combine to make this area of responsibility incredibly unique. Listen to

Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere | Aerospace Nation

Dec 05 2024 58 mins

Global Strike Command uniquely embodies the notion of combat power anytime, anywhere. In command of two legs of the nuclear triad, as well as conventional long-range strike capabilities, Global Strike Command provides decisive combat effects that are foundational to the U.S. for deterrence strategy.

Ms. Katharine Kelley | Schriever Spacepower Series

Nov 20 2024 60 mins

After 5 years as a service, the U.S. Space Force continues to evolve not only its operations, but also its personnel management strategies. First-of-a-kind legislation has all eyes on the Space Force as it merges part-time and Active-duty military members. As the smallest and newest service, the Space Force is on the cutting edge of multiple personnel initiatives. Ms. Katharine Kel

Dr. Derek Tournear (November 2024) | Schriever Spacepower Series

Nov 19 2024 58 mins

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is at the forefront of revolutionizing how the Department of Defense acquires, develops, and deploys next-generation space capabilities. SDA is a key element of a space architecture that is more agile and resilient than any before. Dr. Derek Tournear, the Director of the Space Development Agency, provides updates on SDA’s progress and future pla

Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess | Schriever Spacepower Series: Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess

Nov 06 2024 60 mins

As our youngest military branch, the U.S. Space Force is still rapidly evolving to meet the challenges of an increasingly contested space domain. At the heart of this evolution is the newly established U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S), which serves as the Space Force service component to U.S. Space Command, the newest combatant command. Listen to our conversation with Lt. Gen. Do

Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir | Schriever Spacepower Series

Oct 22 2024 59 mins

The Indo-Pacific region encompasses over half the world’s population, accounting for 60% of global GDP. China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and Taiwan are all key players in the region—and the world. But destabilizing behavior by China and North Korea threaten a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific was established two years ago to ensure commander

Dr. Troy Meink | Schriever Spacepower Series

Oct 17 2024 58 mins

Since 1960, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has developed, acquired, launched, and operated our nation’s eyes and ears in space. Maintaining a spacepower advantage requires the NRO and Space Force to work closely together. This not only helps address the increasing threats posed to defense and intelligence satellites but is also essential as critical U.S. warfighting fun