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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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The Global Position System (GPS) is deeply engrained in modern life, both civil and military. It's so ubiquitous that most people take it for granted. This technology is the worldwide “gold standard” for precision space-based positi... more

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This week, we assess what’s going on in our nation’s capital as elections grow near and the window for passing legislation is closing. We also discuss the SECAF's announcement regarding weapons in space, plus his thoughts on the fut... more

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The effectiveness of Air Force airpower ultimately comes down to how the service presents forces to the combatant commanders. Post-9/11 operations saw units sliced and diced based on smaller unit type codes and individual Airmen to ... more

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Readiness is one of the biggest challenges facing the Air Force as Airmen strive to meet surging demand with an aircraft inventory that is old and small. Service leaders have prioritized boosting readiness, which involves buying mor... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Hammond
Brigadier General, Special Assistant to the Air Force Chief of Staff, Implementation Task Force for Future Force Presentation Model
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Want AF Airpower? Understanding Force Presentation — Ep. 309
Melissa Sutherland
Executive Vice President and Air Power Market Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Episode: The Readiness Challenge: Can AI Help? — Ep. 308
Peter Sommerkorn
Vice President of Military Development Programs at Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney
Episode: Air Combat Propulsion Update: Innovator Perspectives — Ep. 307
Chris Hugill
Head of Gatorworks, Pratt & Whitney's rapid prototyping arm
Pratt & Whitney
Episode: Air Combat Propulsion Update: Innovator Perspectives — Ep. 307
General Deptula
Retired general, defense analyst
Episode: Congress Back in Session, Space Launch Surge, and Massed Modular Aircraft: The Rendezvous — Ep. 306
Alfred Rosales
Colonel, 319th Reconnaissance Wing Commander
Air Force, Grand Forks AFB
Episode: Sanctuary Denied: Defending Air Bases from the Small UAV Threat — Ep. 305
Cody Moore
Lieutenant Colonel, ACC Point Defense Task Force
Air Combat Command, Operations Directorate (A3)
Episode: Sanctuary Denied: Defending Air Bases from the Small UAV Threat — Ep. 305
Mike Mongo Kingry
Colonel, Deputy Commander of the 31st Fighter Wing (Aviano)
Aviano Air Base
Episode: So Others May Live: Inside the Combat Search and Rescue Mission — Ep. 304
John Casey Cummings
Colonel, Headquarters of Air Combat Command, Plans and Programs Directorate (EOU context)
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Inside the EOU: Turning CCA into Combat Power — Ep. 303

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • 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 States4 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 States6 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 States8 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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  • Ukraine redefined air superiority

    I have the utmost respect for Lt Gen Deptula and your crew but the discussion on small UAVs was unfulfilling because the way they are being used in the Ukraine and Iran conflicts gives completely new need for localized air defense which you failed to address effectively with existing doctrine and force application.

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    Kevinneedstheword
    United Statesa year ago

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Want AF Airpower? Understanding Force Presentation — Ep. 309
Q: What is AEW 2.0 and how does it differ from prior models?
AEW 2.0 is a resource-informed wing-sized unit of action that sources from installations to form a cohesive command team, with augmentation as needed. It replaces crowdsourcing and aims for a ready, warfighting wing upon arrival, supported by structured certification and training.
The Readiness Challenge: Can AI Help? — Ep. 308
Q: How do you handle data rights and vendor lock when aggregating Air Force and industry data?
The Air Force must own its data and readiness outputs, start with available data, implement governance, and partner with industry to API-enable data sharing while maintaining safeguards and explainability.
The Readiness Challenge: Can AI Help? — Ep. 308
Q: What does 'ready for what' and 'ready for where' mean in a contested environment?
It means defining the specific mission context, environmental conditions, and available infrastructure to determine whether aircraft, crews, and parts are sufficient to accomplish the objective, and where support will need to be augmented.
The Readiness Challenge: Can AI Help? — Ep. 308
Q: How do you translate AI insights into actionable decisions for maintainers and commanders?
AI should augment human analysis by providing explainable logic trails, keeping experts in the loop to validate data and conclusions, and focusing on user-friendly interfaces that present clear recommendations tied to mission outcomes.
So Others May Live: Inside the Combat Search and Rescue Mission — Ep. 304
Q: It was a higher calling to stand by one another. Can you talk about that ethos and how it guides CSAR operations?
The ethos underpins our readiness and willingness to undertake dangerous, demanding missions. It drives the culture of teamwork, the prioritization of rescuing aircrew, and the commitment to sustain the capability for future generations of rescuers.

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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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8. Mike Mongo Kingry

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