In episode 195 of the Aerospace Advantage, E-7 on Contract, Space Force Reorg, F-35 Deliveries Resume: The Rendezvous, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest defense news from the Beltway and the broader national security community.

Recent weeks have been a whirlwind. F-35 deliveries resumed, the commander of Air Combat Command backed F-22 Block 20s, and NGAD is paused…for now. The Sentinel program also moved forward after the Nunn McCurdy breach, but with some new guidance. Developments have also occurred in the Space Force. Hon Calvelli expanded the “Space Systems Integration Office” to enhance interoperability among the three space acquisition organization: Space Development Agency, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, and Space Systems Command, while Chief of Space Operations General Saltzman appointed Air Marshall Paul Godfrey as his Assistant CSO for Future Concepts and Partnerships.

Added to this, our panelists discuss the latest defense developments in Washington D.C. and beyond. These are huge issues, so join us to learn more!

Guests

Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Jennifer ReevesSenior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Mark GunzingerDirector of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Todd “Sledge” HarmerSenior Vice President, American Defense International

Jeff “Rowli” RowlisonVP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International

Anthony “Lazer” LazarskiPrincipal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Host

Heather PenneySenior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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