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A Century of Liquid Rockets: Conversation with ULA's Chief Rocket Scientist John Reed — Ep. 285
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Epic Fury Insights, FY27 Defense Budget, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 284
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Understanding the Threat Environment in Space: Chief Lerch — Ep. 283
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Command and Control Air Battle Management: The Air Layer Still Matters — Ep. 282
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Frontline Spacepower: Command Perspectives from U.S. Space Forces-Central — Ep. 281
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Operation Epic Fury: Key Insights and Analysis — Ep. 280
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Top Spacepower Insights: AFA’s Warfare Symposium — Ep. 279
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Want Effective AI? It'll Take Contextualized Mission Data — Ep. 278
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Air Superiority: It Takes More Fighters — Ep. 277
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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National Defense Strategy, Budget News, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 276
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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Global Reach, Global Power: B-1 Flightline Update — Ep. 275
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Pacific Threat Update: Taiwan Assessment — Ep. 274
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Collaborative Mission Autonomy: The Key to Next Gen Airpower — Ep. 273
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative — Ep. 272
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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National Security Strategy, CCA Developments, & Defense Predictions for ’26: The Rendezvous — Ep. 271
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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[Part 2] “There I was!”: Stories from Space and the Cockpit with the Mitchell Institute — Ep. 270
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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[Part 1] “There I was!”: Stories from the Cockpit and Space with the Mitchell Institute — Ep. 269
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Even Aces Have Heroes: Major Bob Lodge’s Ultimate Sacrifice — Ep. 268
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Investing in Airlift: The Price of Tomorrow’s Victory — Ep. 267
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Fighter Update, Vector 2025, and CSAF Priorities: The Rendezvous — Ep. 266
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Dynamic Space Operations: A New Imperative — Ep. 265
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Jet Engines at the Merge: Industry Insights — Ep. 264
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Fixing the Readiness Crisis: Better Training — Ep. 263
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Ukraine's Frontline: Inside Perspective — Ep. 262
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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R&D vs Procurement Dollars, Chinese Gains in Space, and Small UAS Defense: The Rendezvous — Ep. 261
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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Solution Vector: What Comprises a Smart Air and Missile Defense? — Ep. 260
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Back to the Future: The Origins of Homeland Air and Missile Defense — Ep. 259
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Air and Missile Defense: The Imperative for Golden Dome — Ep. 258
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Government Shutdown and Defense, USSF Force Design, and a new CSAF: The Rendezvous — Ep. 257
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Space Warfighting: Key Insights — Ep. 256
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Aerospace Power: Industry Leadership Insights — Ep. 255
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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CCA and Pilots: How Do We Communicate? — Ep. 254
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Sep 13, 2025 |
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A New CSAF, CCA Airborne, and Starship Success: The Rendezvous — Ep. 253
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Want to Prevail Against China? It’s Time to Reinvest in Air Force Capacity, Capabilities, and Readiness — Ep. 252
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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Disconnected by Design: The Case for 5th and 6th Generation Airpower — Ep. 251
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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Homeland Sanctuary Lost: The Arctic Domain Awareness Challenge — Ep. 250
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Fixing the Munitions Gap: Building the Bullseye — Ep. 249
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Fighter Recapitalization, Trump on Ukraine, and the X-37B Mission: The Rendezvous - Ep. 248
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Cyber: The Backbone of Spacepower — Ep. 247
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Guardians in Space: The Next Frontier? — Ep. 246
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Evolving Munitions for Tomorrow’s Fight: Industry Insights — Ep. 245
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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Readiness Precipice, FY26 Budget Pressures, and E-7 on the Line: The Rendezvous — Ep. 244
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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11th Space Warning Squadron: Guardian Perspectives — Ep. 243
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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USAF Airpower Over Iran: Key Insights — Ep. 242
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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China In Space: Deterring Hostile Use of Force — Ep. 241
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Quadcopters Do Not Redefine Air Superiority: They Redefine Land Warfare — Ep. 240
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Episode 239 — Budget Battles, Golden Dome, and Ukraine’s Strike on Russia: The Rendezvous
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Episode 238 - Logistics While Under Attack: Key to a CCA Force Design
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May 31, 2025 |
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Episode 237 — Want Next Gen Electronic Attack? Better Invest in Operational Analysis
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May 24, 2025 |
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Episode 236 — China Update: 6th Gen Fighters, Russia Relations, and Taiwan Strait Drills
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May 17, 2025 |
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Episode 235 — Understanding the CCA Edge: Innovators’ Insights
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May 10, 2025 |
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Episode 234 — Defense Budget, Fighter Modernization, and Warfighting in Space: The Rendezvous
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May 03, 2025 |
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Episode 233 — Securing Air and Space: Allied Insights
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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Episode 232 — Air Combat Survivability Through a POWs Experience
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Episode 231 — The Future of Uncrewed Airpower: Pilot Perspective
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Episode 230 — F-47 Insights, Chinese “Dog Fighting in Space,” and DC Defense Developments: The Rendezvous
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Episode 229 — From EW to ISR: the 55th Wing
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Episode 228 — Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Action: Insights from Air Force RPA Commanders
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Episode 227 — Modern Combat Power: It Takes a Weather Advantage
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Episode 226 — AFA Colorado 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways for Air & Space Power
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Episode 225 — Trump Defense Priorities, Congressional Update, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Episode 224 — Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Episode 223 — Will the Chinese Defense Surge Continue? Insights for 2025
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Episode 222 — Countering China and Russia in the High North: The Arctic Challenge
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Episode 221 — Will Congress Boost Air and Space Power in 2025? The Rendezvous
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Episode 220 — Airpower Perspectives | Advice for President Trump’s Defense Team
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Episode 219 — Spacepower Perspectives | Advice for President Trump’s Defense Team
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Episode 218 - Air Force Readiness Crisis: It’s Time for a Reset
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Episode 217 — It’s All About Munitions: New Perspectives
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Episode 216 — “There I was!”: Stories from the Cockpit and Space with the Mitchell Institute
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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Episode 215 — Global Spacepower: Allied Perspective
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Episode 214 — Launch: The Fundamental Prerequisite for Space Superiority
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Episode 213 — Trump Defense Plans, DOGE Implications, and Chinese Aerospace Developments: The Rendezvous
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Episode 212 — B-2: Still Got What It Takes
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Episode 211 — Building the Precision Strike Arsenal We Need: The Mass Challenge
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Episode 210 — Compass Call: Understanding the Technical State of the Art
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Episode 209 — Election Implications for Defense: The Rendezvous
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Episode 208 — Compass Call: Operator Insights
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Episode 207 — Credible Deterrence: It Demands Modern NC3
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Episode 206 — Air Battle Management in an Evolving World: Key Questions
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Episode 205 — China’s Military Buildup: Perception vs Reality
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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Episode 204 — NGAD Perspectives, Chinese ICBM Test, and Spacepower Developments: The Rendezvous
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Episode 203 - Expeditionary Airpower: It Takes the 621st Contingency Response Wing
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Episode 202 - Ensuring the Asymmetric Advantage: Jet Propulsion
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Episode 201 - Shoot to Kill: The Day America Launched an ASAT
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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Episode 200 – Spacepower Roles and Missions Debate, Washington Update, and EA-37B Hits the Ramp: The Rendezvous
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Episode 199 – Winning Tomorrow’s Fight: Airpower Must Maximize Electronic Attack
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Episode 198 – Want to Fight and Win? Air and Space Integration is Key
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Episode 197 – Mission Command: Leveraging the American Cognitive Advantage
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Episode 196 – What’s Up With NGAD? Understanding The Stakes
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Episode 195 – E-7 on Contract, Space Force Reorg, F-35 Deliveries Resume: The Rendezvous
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Episode 194 – Battlespace Connectivity: Key to 21st Century Warfighting
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Episode 193 – Ready to Fight All Night: High-Tempo Airpower Generation
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Episode 192 – Want to Win? You’ll Need Digital Engineering
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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Episode 191 – Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update: The Rendezvous
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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Episode 190 – Orbital Warfare: Train Like You Fight
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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Episode 189 – Fighting the Air Base: Decisive Combat Sortie Generation Under Fire
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Episode 188 – Front Line Air Mobility Revolution: 317th Airlift Wing Conversation
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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Episode 187 – Spectrum Warfare: Freedom to Attack, Maneuver, and Defend
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Episode 186 – Congressional Update, Triad Questioned, Space Guard Debate: The Rendezvous
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Episode 185 – Tomorrow’s F-35: Cooling is Key
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May 25, 2024 |
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Episode 184 – New NATO Voices: Conversation with Maj Gen Jonas Wikman, Chief of the Swedish Air Force
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May 22, 2024 |
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Episode 183 – 89th Airlift Wing: Understanding the Mission of SAMFOX and Beyond
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May 18, 2024 |
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Episode 182 – Tomorrow’s Air National Guard: Lt Gen Loh Conversation
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May 11, 2024 |
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Episode 181 – Defense Budget, Space Update, CCA Decision, and PLA Reorg: The Rendezvous
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May 04, 2024 |
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Episode 180 – Royal Air Force Insights: Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Episode 179 — Space Electronic Warfare: Key to Modern Combat Operations
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Episode 178 — Airpower in Central Command: Leadership Update
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Episode 177 — Hypersonic Ascendancy: Regaining America's Edge
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Episode 176 — Assessing the FY25 Defense Budget and Spacepower Deep-Dive: The Rendezvous
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Episode 175 — Air Mobility Imperative: Conversation with Gen Minihan
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Episode 174 — Understanding the Air Force and Space Force Budget: Leadership Perspective
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Episode 173 — Eyes in the Sky: From U-2 to Reaper and Beyond
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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Episode 172 — Building Tomorrow's Space Force Architecture: Industry Insights
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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Episode 171 — Congressional Update, Department of the Air Force Reorg, and Effective Deterrence in the Middle East: The Rendezvous
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Episode 170 — Cislunar Space: The Latest Zone of Competition in the Space Race
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Episode 169 — Special Edition: Russian Nukes in Space? Understanding the Threat and Implications
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Episode 168 — F-16 at 50: The Viper Goes to War
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Episode 167 — F-16 at 50: The Origins of the Viper
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Episode 166 — Congressional Update, Sentinel & F-35 Developments, and Spacepower Considerations: The Rendezvous
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Episode 165 — It Comes Down to Guardians: Rightsizing Space Force
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Episode 164 — Tip of the Spear: Inside the 509th Bomb Wing and the Future of Stealth Bombers
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Episode 163 — Realizing the Quantum Computing Edge: Key Considerations
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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Episode 162 — Airpower and Spacepower Predictions for 2024: The Rendezvous
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Episode 161 — ”There I was!”: Real Life Stories from the Cockpit with the Mitchell Institute Part II
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Episode 160 — “There I was!”: Stories from the Cockpit and Space with the Mitchell Institute
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Episode 159 — CCAs and Disruptive Air Warfare: The Future Vector
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Episode 158 — Affordable Mass: Understanding Next Gen Munitions Requirements
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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Episode 157 — Congressional Defense Update; B-21 First Flight; Spacepower Considerations, and a China Update: The Rendezvous
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Episode 156 — 4th Gen to 5th Gen Air Combat Evolution: Operator Perspectives
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Episode 155 — Evolution of Air Force Battle Management: Navigating Beyond JSTARS
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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Episode 154 — Understanding the Chinese Challenge: Assessing DoD’s Latest China Military Power Report
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Episode 153 — Congressional Defense Update; Conflict in the Middle East; and a China Threat Update: The Rendezvous
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Episode 152 — Commander Conversation: The Future of French Airpower
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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Episode 151 — The Backbone of Aerospace Production: Understanding the Supplier Base
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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Episode 150 — The USSF’s Theory of Competitive Endurance: Expanding the Discussion
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Episode 149 — Washington Drama, Boosting Defense Production, Spacepower Update, and Replicator: The Rendezvous
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Episode 148 — Understanding Hostilities in Space Short of War: Harnessing an Irregular Warfare Model on Orbit
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Episode 147 — No Bucks, No Buck Rogers: Leadership Conversation with Lt Gen Rick Moore
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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Episode 146 — Regaining the Spectrum Warfare Advantage: Industry Conversation
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Episode 145 — Regaining the Spectrum Warfare Advantage: Leadership Conversation
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Episode 144 — Commander Conversation: Royal Canadian Air Force Spacepower
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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Episode 143 — Decoding China’s AI Ambitions: The Rise of Informationized and Intelligentized Warfare
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Episode 142 — A Conversation with Air Marshal Harvey Smyth: Allied Perspective
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Episode 141 — Building Counterspace Capabilities: Smart Spacepower
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Episode 140 — Congressional Defense Priorities, Allies Boost Modernization, China Realities, and Spacepower Perspectives: The Rendezvous
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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Episode 139 — Flying and Fighting Against the Odds: A Cold War Perspective
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Episode 138 — Maintaining the Propulsion Advantage: The Race to Deliver Tomorrow’s Jet Technology
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Episode 137 — Fighter Modernization Imperative: Defining the Vector
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Episode 136 — It’s Time to Reset the Force: Leadership Conversation with Lt Gen Mike Loh, Director of the ANG
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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Episode 135 — Hill Update, Budget Caps, Space Trends, and Ukraine Perspectives: The Rendezvous
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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Episode 134 — Charting the Future: Innovating and Building Next Gen UAVs
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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Episode 133 — Spacepower and the Commercial Realm: Insider Perspective
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Episode 132 — Humans Are More Important Than Hardware: SOF Truth #1
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Episode 131 — Defense and the Budget Deal, Hill Update, ANG Fighters, and Space Trends: The Rendezvous
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Episode 130 — F-16s and Beyond: What’s Next for Ukraine?
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May 27, 2023 |
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Episode 129 — Kill Chains: From 5th Gen to JADC2
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May 20, 2023 |
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Episode 128 — The B-21 Imperative: America’s Deterrence Bomber
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May 13, 2023 |
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Episode 127 — A Conversation with Rep Rob Wittman (R-VA): Congressional Insights
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May 06, 2023 |
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Episode 126 – F-35 Update: Test Flight Perspective
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Episode 125 – Fighters on the Brink: ANG Flightline Perspective
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Episode 124 – Spacepower Security Forum: Key Takeaways
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Episode 123 – The Air Battle for Taiwan: Lessons Learned from Ukraine’s Drone Operations
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Episode 122 – Air and Space in the FY24 Defense Budget, China and Russia Update, and Fighters on the Brink: The Rendezvous
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Episode 121 – China’s Diplomatic Ascent: Key Observations
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Episode 120 – Space Security Imperative: Issue Update
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Episode 119 – Air Combat Survivability Imperative: Through a POW’s Experience
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Episode 118 – China Update, FY24 Defense Budget, and Russia’s Intentions: The Rendezvous
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Episode 117 – Effective Airpower: It Takes Informed Perspectives
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Episode 116 – That Others May Live: CSAR in Future Conflicts
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Episode 115 – Aerospace Chief Conversation: RCAF Commander Lt Gen Kenny
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Episode 114 – Debt Ceiling Debate, Airpower for Ukraine, and DOD’s new AI Policy: The Rendezvous
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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Episode 113 - Insider Perspective: Innovating and Building Next Gen CCA
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Episode 112 - Deploying the Swarm: Autonomous Drone Operations in Denied Environments
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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Episode 111 - Congressional Drama and Defense, New F-35 Contract, Space Update, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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Episode 110 - Russian Airpower in Ukraine: Lessons for the West,
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Episode 109 - Strapping into the Cockpit: Mitchell Institute Heads into the Sky Part II
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Episode 108 - Strapping into the Cockpit: Mitchell Institute Heads into the Sky
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Dec 24, 2022 |
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Episode 107 - Building the Future of Airpower Today: F-35 Production
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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Episode 106 – We’ve Seen the B-21: What Comes Next?
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Episode 105 – Congressional Update, B-21 Rollout, & CCA Vectors: The Rendezvous
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Episode 104 – The Origins of B-21: Understanding the Imperative
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Episode 103 – Hardened Shelters and UCAVs: Understanding the Chinese Threat Facing Taiwan
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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Episode 102 – Want JADC2?: You’re Going to Need Capabilities In Orbit
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Episode 101 – B-21 Update, China Assessment, Election Implications for Defense, & F-15s Sunsetting at Kadena: The Rendezvous
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Episode 100 – Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Understanding Next Steps
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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Episode 99 – Gaining the Maneuver Advantage in Space: An Imperative for Victory
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Episode 98 – Building Aerospace Power: Implications for Tomorrow’s Industrial Base
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Episode 97 – The Oldest, Smallest U.S. Air Force in History: What Happened?
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Episode 96 — ACC on Fighters, a New Air Mobility Manifesto, and the Latest on Ukraine: The Rendezvous
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Episode 95 – The Future of Autonomy and Combat Airpower: Closing the Deal
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Episode 94 – The Future of Autonomy and Combat Airpower: Building the Tech
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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Episode 93 – The Future of Autonomy and Combat Airpower: Understanding the Imperative
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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Episode 92 — A World on Fire, Reducing Civilian Casualties, and a Washington Update: The Rendezvous
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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Episode 91 — Quantum Technology and Defense: Understanding the Imperative
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Episode 90 — Crisis in the Pacific: What Just Happened between China and Taiwan?
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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Episode 89: Hypersonic Strike: Insider Perspective
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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Episode 88: Congress’ View on Air Force Modernization, Nukes, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Episode 87: Welcome to the World’s Biggest Aerial Stage: Airpower at Oshkosh
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Episode 86 - So You Want to be a Thunderbird? Insider Perspectives
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Jul 23, 2022 |