Nevada
September 9 2026
This week we visit Nevada! We discuss the Nevada Space Proving Grounds and Nellis Air Force Base, home of the Air Force and Space Force's Weapons School, the Red Flag Exercises, and the famed Thunderbirds.
Listen NowSanctuary Denied: Defending Air Bases from the Small UAV Threat
August 29 2026
The small UAV threat is real. Col. Rosales and Lt. Col. Moore join Lucky and Slider to explain how the Air Force is fighting back.
Listen NowDefeating 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.
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In the News & Commentary
Press Release – Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force Visits the Mitchell Institute
September 17 2026
Arlington, Virginia | September 17, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – On Thursday September 17, MG Øivind Gunnerud, the Chief of the...
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In the News & Commentary
US Space Command Should Always Be Led by a Guardian
September 17 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 12, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
9/11 At 25: America Must Prepare For The Threats Ahead
September 17 2026
Forbes | September 11, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
The Only Air Force Fighter Pilot in Congress Wants ‘Wingmen to Come Join Me’
September 17 2026
Greg Hadley | September 16, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
DAF Battle Network driving multi-domain integration, decision advantage
September 17 2026
U.S. Air Force | September 16, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
More Fighters Deploy to Middle East Amid Readiness Concerns
September 17 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 15, 2026
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Space Force growth prioritizes combat forces, space superiority
United States Space Force | September 15, 2026
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AFA NEWS: Space Force Contemplating Pros, Cons of Commercial Tech
National Defense Magazine | September 14, 2026
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Guard F-16s Kept Pace on Kadena Deployment, but Edge Wears Thin
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 4, 2026
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AFRL Wants a Cheap Hypersonic Cruise Missile It Can Buy in Bulk
MiGFLUG | September 4, 2026
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B-52s Deploy for Bomber Task Force to Australia’s New BUFF Base
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 3, 2026
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AFRL Seeks Payload-Agnostic, Affordable Hypersonic Cruise Missile
Air & Space Forces Magazine | September 2, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Launch Is an Event, Sustainment Is the Campaign: Building an On-Orbit Sustainment Ecosystem
Arlington, VA | August 20, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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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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