Defeating the Drones: The Airman’s Imperative to Defend Against Small UAV
July 30 2026
It's time to pursue new operational concepts, tactics, and procure necessary technologies to mitigate the current and future threat.
Watch & ListenWisconsin
July 29 2026
This week we visit Wisconsin! The Badger State was the home of airpower pioneers and famed astronauts alike, also the location of EAA's massive Airventure airshow in Oshkosh.
Listen NowGen. Kevin B. Schneider
July 27 2026
Join us as Gen. Schneider provides an update on airpower and the Pacific theater.
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In the News & Commentary
The Air Force Just Bought a 300-Mile JDAM
August 7 2026
MiGFLUG | August 6, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Congressional Advocacy Called Key For Young Space Force
August 7 2026
National Defense Magazine | August 6, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Can an Alaskan spaceport ease Pentagon’s launch bottleneck?
August 7 2026
Defense One | August 5, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
‘Build Combat Readiness’: The US Air Force Just Sent F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters to China’s Doorstep out at Kadena AFB
August 7 2026
19FortyFive | August 5, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Long-Range JDAM Deal Gives Air Force New Standoff Strike Option
August 7 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | August 5, 2026
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Podcast
California
August 5 2026
This week we visit California! From the dawn of aviation to the present day, the Golden State has played an important role innovating new Air and Space technologies.
Listen NowMitchell Institute In the News
Space Force Picks 15 Firms to Build Test and Training Infrastructure
Air & Space Forces Magazine | August 3, 2026
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White House Nominates New 3-Stars for Air University, Deputy CSO for Ops
Air & Space Forces Magazine | August 3, 2026
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Iran’s Most Powerful Weapon Is Time—Here’s How To Turn It Against Them
Forbes | August 3, 2026
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Space Development Agency Has Plenty Left to Give Amid Potential Dissolution
National Defense Magazine | August 3, 2026
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Space Force’s Red Flag in Orbit: NITE-STAR Funds Live Aggressor Satellites
Tech Times | July 31, 2026
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Facing a lack of kit, Space Force creates $981M pool to buy training capabilities
Breaking Defense | July 31, 2026
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Iran targets Jordan as US consolidates Middle East operations there
ChosunBiz | July 20, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
From Platform Costs to Campaign Effects: Embedding Cost-Per-Effect in Force Design
Arlington, VA | August 3, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Defeating the Drones: The Airman’s Imperative to Defend from Small Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles
Arlington, VA | July 30, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Winning at Sea by Controlling the Air: The Strategic Centrality of Airbase Defense
Arlington, VA | July 28, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Shared Understanding, Distributed Judgment: USAF Command and Control in Complex Operations
Arlington, VA | July 21, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Technology and Military Disruption: Inbound from the Space Frontier
Arlington, VA | July 10, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop
Arlington, VA | June 23, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid
Arlington, VA | May 26, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority
Arlington, VA | May 22, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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