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FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower — Ep. 292
30 May 2026

FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower — Ep. 292

The Aerospace Advantage

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Episode Summary:


In this episode, our team assesses Congress' response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA's new leadership, as well as Space Force's requirement for a third heavy launch site. When it comes to airpower, we explain the importance of the MQ-9 in current ops, plus the significance of E-7, EA-37B, and B-21 program developments. Our team wraps up exploring the latest trends in the Ukraine conflict.


Credits:


Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies


Producer: Shane Thin


Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey


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


Guest: Charles Galbreath, Director & Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)


Guest: Doug Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies


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


Guest: Anthony "Lazer" Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs


Related Reading:


Dynamic Space Operations Paper


Military Human Spaceflight



















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