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Episode 92 — A World on Fire, Reducing Civilian Casualties, and a Washington Update: The Rendezvous

In Episode 92 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, A World on Fire, Reducing Civilian Casualties, and a Washington Update: The Rendezvous, host John Baum chats with Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), and Todd Harmer to discuss the air and space topics that you’ve seen in the national security headlines. This week, we explore Washington’s latest moves regarding Ukraine, take-aways from the recent flare up in the Taiwan Strait, whether DoD’s

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Episode 88 — Congress’ View on Air Force Modernization, Nukes, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous

In Episode 88 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Congress’ View on Air Force Modernization, Nukes, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous, the Mitchell Institute team gathers to discuss air and space topics that you’ve seen in the national security headlines. This week’s episode focuses on the defense bills moving through the House and Senate. We focus on the future of the F-22, the Hill’s stance on F-35, whether the Air Force’s attempt to pursue “divest to invest” is

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Episode 80 – Congress, Ukraine, and China: The Rendezvous

In Episode 80 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Congress, Ukraine, and China: The Rendezvous, The Mitchell Institute team gathers to discuss air and space topics that you’ve seen in the national security headlines. This week’s episode focuses on the defense bills moving through the House and Senate, with predictions regarding what Air Force priorities will win and lose. We also discuss the latest events that are occurring in Ukraine and risks involved with providing too

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Episode 70 – Ukraine Update and the FY23 DOD Budget Release: The Rendezvous

In Episode 70 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Ukraine Update and the FY23 DOD Budget Release: The Rendezvous, The Mitchell Institute team gathers to discuss air and space topics that you’ve seen in the national security headlines. The conversation begins by discussing current trends we are observing with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The group then discusses initial take-aways from the FY23 budget submission that went to Congress this week. With the Air Force set

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Episode 67 – Ukraine and the Broader Implications: The Rendezvous

In episode 67 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Ukraine and the Broader Implications: The Rendezvous, host John “Slick” Baum, engages with Mark Gunzinger, Heather Penney, Douglas Birkey, Lukas Autenried, and Dan Rice of the Mitchell Institute team to better understand recent events surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The conversation covers a number of key topics, including why deterrence failed to dissuade Putin, balancing force requirements between Europe and the Pacific, implications for space, China’s take

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Episode 61 – Ukraine, Washington Update, and the Space Force: The Rendezvous

Episode Summary: In episode 61 of the Aerospace Advantage Podcast Ukraine, Washington Update, and the Space Force: The Rendezvous, host John “Slick” Baum is joined by Lt Gen (Ret.) David Deptula, Heather Penney, Douglas Birkey, and Lukas Autenried of the Mitchell Institute team discuss some of the latest developments that are impacting U.S. national security. 2022 is off to a fast start, whether considering Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine, a Department of Defense highly compromised

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