In episode 191 of the Aerospace Advantage, Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update: 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 packed with defense developments. China is pressing hard in space—with numerous lines of effort underway. Our experts discuss what this means and why it matters. We also assess what is up with recent Air Force leadership statements regarding the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program—this cuts to the core of airpower. What is next for the air superiority mission? We also assess where the defense bills are in Congress, with the House and Senate each advancing their versions of the authorization and appropriations language. We all know defense spending is stretched too thin given real world security demands. Gain perspective about how Congress is responding to these pressures. 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
Charles GalbreathSenior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
John VenableSenior Fellow for Airpower Studies, 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 AffairsHost
Heather PenneySenior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesCredits
Producer
Shane Thin
Executive Producer
Douglas Birkey