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The Aerospace Advantage

Episode 226 — AFA Colorado 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways for Air & Space Power

Mar 8, 2025
Join Lt Gen David A. Deptula, Dean at The Mitchell Institute, Gen Kevin P. Chilton, spacepower expert, and Charles Galbreath, resident fellow on space studies, as they dive into insights from the AFA Warfare Symposium. They discuss the urgent need for improved space domain awareness and the strategic importance of next-gen munitions for Pacific conflicts. The episode highlights challenges in military resource allocation and the interdependence of air and space operations for national defense, alongside lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict.
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Quick takeaways

  • The U.S. Air Force's emphasis on increased funding highlights the urgent need to address readiness and capability challenges in a changing threat environment.
  • The discussions underscored the importance of international collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and secure strategic advantages against common adversaries.

Deep dives

Resource Needs for the U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force faces significant challenges, being identified as the oldest, smallest, and least ready in its history. To address these problems, leaders emphasize the necessity for increased resources to reverse the current trajectory. The need for a comprehensive plan to recapitalize the force was highlighted, indicating that without adequate funding and support, readiness and capability will continue to decline. General Alvin’s transparent acknowledgment of these challenges reinforces the urgency for investment in both personnel and equipment to sustain operational effectiveness.

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