Heather "Lucky" Penney, a key aerospace thinker, is joined by Robert Lightfoot, president of Lockheed Martin Space; Greg Ulmer, president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; and Charles Galbreath from the Mitchell Institute. They discuss the strategic shift from airborne to space-based intelligence and reconnaissance, emphasizing the need for integrated air and space operations to maintain military effectiveness against modern threats. The conversation covers historical advancements, autonomous technologies, and the importance of resilient, multi-domain strategies in ensuring mission success.

In this conversation, Charles Galbreath, an expert in space studies, Todd "Sledge" Harmer from American Defense International, and Anthony "Lazer" Lazarski of Cornerstone Government Affairs, dive into critical aerospace developments. They discuss the strategic implications of the new F-47 aircraft on airpower and its integration with unmanned systems. The panel also tackles funding challenges for the Space Force amid rising geopolitical tensions and explores China's space strategies, including 'dogfighting' in orbit, stressing the urgent need for military readiness.

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.