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The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present The Aerospace Advantage, with Heather ”Lucky” Penney as the host. Every week, Lucky takes listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat... more

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As the Pentagon moves to create an Autonomous Warfare Command and the services race to field autonomous systems, it's important to answer a key question: How do autonomous systems from different vendors fight together as one force? ... more

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This week, we discuss the election results and the implications they will have for the Department of the Air Force and national security writ large. We also explore the Air Force’s new fighter report, plus the importance of the F-35... more

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Jimmy Stewart’s example of military service in World War II and the Cold War speaks volumes about the integrity, commitment, and values that defined one of Hollywood’s most famous actors. A new movie, Jimmy, brings this history to t... more

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The F-117 Nighthawk: it’s one of the biggest game changers in the history of airpower.  Ever since the dawn of military aviation, airmen sought to strike deep within enemy territory. The problem: increasingly sophisticated and letha... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Birkey
Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Jennifer Reeves
Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies at the Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
Episode: What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Matthew King
Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies at the Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
Episode: What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Todd Harmer
Senior Vice President at American Defense International
American Defense International
Episode: What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Anthony Lazarski
Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Episode: What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt
Jimmy Stewart's daughter and executive producer of the film Jimmy
Episode: Jimmy Stewart: The Combat Airman — Ep. 314
Aaron Burns
Director of the film Jimmy
Episode: Jimmy Stewart: The Combat Airman — Ep. 314
Doug Birkey
Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: Jimmy Stewart: The Combat Airman — Ep. 314
Richard Hallion
Former U.S. Air Force historian and air power historian
Episode: F-117: Facts Behind the Legend — Ep. 313

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Best aerospace defense podcast

    Thank you Mitchell institute. This is the best aerospace defense podcast.

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    Nate_Gee
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  • Did I hear that right?

    In this weeks episode it sounded like you said the United States has lost 2000 MQ-9’s—was that correct?!?!

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    Kevinneedstheword
    United States6 months ago
  • Magnificent Vietnam episodes

    Thank you so much for the episodes with the Vietnam heroes. Those guys are an absolute treasure.

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    Kevinneedstheword
    United States7 months ago
  • Air Superiority Episode 277

    Inspiring discussion! Thank you for making it so clear and easy to understand that building back the number of planes is of the highest priority. I will share this episode! Thank you!

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    Dsds8787
    United States9 months ago
  • More a military needs money and is great show

    Highly biased pro weapons and use of power. I expect them to be more nuanced and less "this is why we need more to do this mission. And it is 100% fine and no nuance entertained". It is jingoistic with the most rudimentary perspective about laws and the international situation.

    Basically it's we love the military type show. Intellectually vapid. If you care about military tactics and operations but get smarter POV's on strategic thinking on other podcasts. then valuable. But it is so b... more

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What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Q: The Space Force revealed its first six operational contracts for civil reserve support regarding space monitoring. Help us understand why that's so important.
Matthew King explains that the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve prepares commercial space capacity for Space Force use during crises or conflict. The initial contracts focus on Space Domain Awareness and establish expectations for companies that may be called upon to support military operations.
What do the Election Results Mean for Defense? The Rendezvous — Ep. 315
Q: What did the DIA's new report on security in space say, and what are your main observations?
Jennifer Reeves highlights China's rapid expansion of its space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the development of more sophisticated counter-space systems by China and Russia, and the risk that the United States can no longer assume uncontested access to space.
Jimmy Stewart: The Combat Airman — Ep. 314
Q: How did your dad bear the stress?
Kelly says Stewart focused on his role as a pilot and commander, staying in the zone because his men depended on him and he had a mission to fly.
Jimmy Stewart: The Combat Airman — Ep. 314
Q: Why this film? Why Aaron? Why now?
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt says she initially hesitated because her father had kept his military and Hollywood lives separate. She agreed after reading a script inspired in part by the wartime diary her sister found, and seeing that it told a story of his service that had not been shared.
F-117: Facts Behind the Legend — Ep. 313
Q: What was the process of demilitarizing, restoring and transporting the F-117 for display?
Lockheed removed classified materials and components and replaced them with visually similar unclassified parts. The Air Force Reserve's 512th Airlift Wing transported the disassembled aircraft in a C-5 to Dulles Airport, after which museum crews and Lockheed reassembled it for display.

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What is The Aerospace Advantage about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on aerospace power, defense policy, and advanced military technology, with a focus on how air and space forces design, modernize, and fight in multi-domain environments. Episodes frequently cover topics like collaborative combat aircraft, autonomous and semi-autonomous warfare, space-based capabilities, defense budgeting, and industrial base dynamics, often featuring senior military leaders, industry executives, and think-tank analysts. A recurring strength is connecting historical lessons with current modernization challenges, weaving in policy, procurement, and alliance perspectives to illuminate how future force structures will evolve. Notable is the access to high-ranking guests and the emphasis on practical implication... more

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