Rhode Island
April 1 2026
This week we visit Rhode Island! We explore the amazing airpower from the World War II Army Air Force in the Pacific at the Seabee Memorial Park and Museum. We also learn about spacepower's role in the Ocean State through their astronauts and the Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium.
Listen Now4th Annual Spacepower Security Forum
April 1 2026
Thank you for attending Washington DC’s premiere gathering of spacepower leaders!
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Upcoming Event
Rebuilding America’s Air Force: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
April 9 2026
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies led a wargame to compare the effectiveness, survivability, and resiliency of alternative forces and capabilities for the future Air Force. Join this event as experienced military operators and strategists discuss the results.
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In the News & Commentary
FY27 budget ‘to reflect’ Space Force need for rapid capabilities growth: Saltzman
April 2 2026
Breaking Defense | April 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
U.S. Space Force chief: Fiscal 2027 budget will reflect ‘aspirations’ for rapidly growing the service
April 2 2026
Aerospace America | April 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Debrief: On Victory Lap, USSF Chief Charts Service’s Course
April 2 2026
Aviation Week | April 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Space Force Wants More Testers, Looking at Own Test Center to Deliver Faster
April 2 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | April 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
JUST IN: Space Force ‘Instrumental’ In Operation Epic Fury, Service Chief Says
April 2 2026
National Defense Magazine | April 1, 2026
Read MoreMitchell Institute In the News
Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.) Discusses Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Infrastructure on Ukraine TV 24
Ukraine TV 24 | March 30, 2026
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Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.) Discusses U.S. Options in Iran on MS NOW
MS NOW | March 29, 2026
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Iran strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms
The Jerusalem Post | March 29, 2026
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J-6 fighters as attack UAVs: What first phase of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan could look like
The Times of India | March 28, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
Arlington, VA | February 9, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative
Arlington, VA | December 9, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift
Arlington, VA | December 2, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries
Arlington, VA | November 6, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis
Being technologically superior, numerically sufficient, and well-trained is key to success in the air. Yet today’s USAF is the oldest, smallest, and least ready in its history.
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Homeland Sanctuary Lost: Urgent Actions to Secure the Arctic Flank
Arlington, VA | September 4, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Disconnected by Design: 5th- & 6th-Gen Aircraft in Disaggregated Collaborative Air Operations
Arlington, VA | August 29, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Air Force Under Fire: Time To Own Base Defense
Arlington, VA | August 20, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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