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The Mitchell Institute’s editorials, media articles featuring Mitchell expertise, and other content.

“I would disagree with the commander”: Mitchell Institute dean says small drones not a major threat

Government Matters | January 12, 2021 | Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.)|

United States must make satellite constellations more defensible, says former Strategic Command leader

Government Matters | December 22, 2021 | Gen Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.) |

Pentagon should focus on action to deter anti-satellite capabilities, says spacepower strategy expert

Government Matters | December 9, 2021 | Christopher Stone |

Modernizing Satellite Communication

Air Force Magazine | December 3, 2021 | Maj Gen Lawrence Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.) |

Responses to Russian anti-satellite tests should be more about capability than condemnation

Defense News | December 1, 2021 | Christopher Stone | It is time for the United States to move beyond the strategic restraint posture coupled with the international shaming response to such ASAT testing events. The fact is, China and Russia are intent on creating a new norm where ASAT kinetic weapons testing is a key component of their deterrence and warfighting strategies. The U.S. must leverage its military institutions, like U.S. Space Command, to

Reviving A “Weak” Department Of The Air Force

Forbes | October 25, 2021 | Lt Gen (Ret.) Dave Deptula | The Air Force has repeatedly tried to get Congress to allow it to retire its old aircraft and reduce its excess infrastructure to free up funds inside its own budget allocation to invest in modern capabilities, all to no avail. Now it is time for plan B. Without Congressional approval to retire its old aircraft, or to close excess infrastructure, and without any