In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about President Elect Trump’s defense vision and what the DOGE might mean for national security. We also discuss the latest developments in Chinese air and space power, while considering Elon Musk’s comments questioning the need for manned combat aviation. We wrap with a review of the Mitchell Institute’s Airpower Futures Forum.

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

J. Michael DahmSenior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Anthony “Lazer” LazarskiPrincipal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Host

Heather PenneySenior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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