Episode 171 — Congressional Update, Department of the Air Force Reorg, and Effective Deterrence in the Middle East: The Rendezvous

Mar 2, 2024

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Charles Galbreath

Guest

Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)

Guest

Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)

Discussion on Congressional defense budget progress, Air Force reorganization for competition, deterring violence in the Middle East, and recent spacepower developments. Guests provide insights on these critical defense topics.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Space Event Announcement and Congressional Appropriations Debate

01:37 • 6min

Funding Challenges and Readiness Issues for Air and Space Forces

07:26 • 14min

Challenges and Solutions for Ukraine Funding Amidst Political Discord

21:30 • 4min

Deterring Indirect Warfare Through Punishing State Sponsors

25:37 • 8min

Modernization and Transformation in the Air and Space Forces

33:16 • 17min

Recent Developments in Space Technology and Collaboration

50:39 • 3min

Episode Summary:

In Episode 171 of the Aerospace Advantage, Congressional Update, Department of the Air Force Reorg, and Effective Deterrence in the Middle East: The Rendezvous, John “Slick” Baum chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest defense news from the beltway and the broader national security community.

The conversation begins by assessing where Congress stands when it comes to passing an actual defense budget and moving past the crippling parade of continuing resolutions. We also discuss the Department of the Air Force’s newly-announced reorganization—all part of their effort to optimize the Air Force and Space Force for great power competition. The team then explores what it means to deter in the Middle East. Given instability driven by Iran and others, this remains a major challenge, and we need smart options to drive down the violence. Finally, we examine recent spacepower developments.

Credits:

Host: John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Producer: Shane Thin

Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey

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

Guest: Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Guest: Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International

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