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Three time zones. One car seat. Two hotel WiFi connections held together by hope. In this Bro Chat, “Rain”, “Vader”, and “Bender” catch up on everything from flying jets to why flyovers are a lose-lose game. Vader's knee-deep in the IPUG grind, Bender's dodging work at a chill TDY, and Rain's flying big ole fat planes around the world. We break down F-35 vs Viper radar logic, relive the Indy 500 flyover chaos, and the Netflix Thunderbird doc (what happened with “Primo's” rejoin ). Also: Iranian strikes, the death of the F-35 order, AI drones that headshot mannequins, and why Waymo might trigger Skynet. Come for the jet talk. Stay for the tuna sandwich fight story.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase defense spending to over $1 trillion for the first time in U.S. history. But will it actually improve U.S. national security?

Hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso interview Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), a retired Air Force Brigadier General with 29 years of military service. Rep. Bacon serves on the House Armed Services Committee and brings unique insights from both military leadership and congressional oversight.Congressman Bacon is concerned that America is spending just 2.9% of GDP on defense—the lowest level since 1940, before Pearl Harbor. He argues for increasing defense spending to 4% of GDP, approximately $150 billion more annually, to address critical modernization needs including nuclear triad upgrades, fifth and sixth-generation fighters, attack submarines, and improved military quality of life.The discussion highlights America's innovation deficit, particularly in drone technology and electronic warfare, where Ukrainian forces have outpaced U.S. capabilities. Bacon emphasizes how Ukraine's recent destruction of 41 Russian strategic bombers using $5,000 drones demonstrates the power of cost-effective innovation over expensive legacy systems.Bacon addresses growing tensions within the Republican Party between traditional alliance supporters and isolationist factions, drawing parallels to 1930s isolationism. He warns that current diplomatic approaches risk alienating key allies, citing business challenges with Canada and European partners. The congressman advocates for maintaining America's role as "leader of the free world" while acknowledging the need for burden-sharing.With China potentially spending $700 billion on defense (despite claiming $170 billion), Bacon emphasizes the urgency of military modernization focused on long-range precision weapons, air and missile defense, and drone swarm technology. He stresses that deterring China requires immediate weapons deliveries to Taiwan, noting billions in delayed military aid.Two years of continuing resolutions have hampered military readiness and prevented new program starts. Bacon explains the bipartisan nature of the Armed Services Committee while criticizing broader congressional dysfunction that prioritizes partisan politics over national security.Bacon highlights critical nuclear deterrent gaps, including 50-year-old Minuteman III ICBMs that cannot be extended, aging B-2 bombers with outdated stealth technology, and Ohio-class submarines reaching end-of-life. With Strategic Air Command (SAC) Headquarters located at Offutt Air Force Base in his district, he argues these systems are essential for countering both China and Russia.Despite being a deficit hawk concerned about the $36 trillion national debt, Bacon argues that defense spending increases are necessary while addressing mandatory spending on Social Security and Medicare, which comprises 73% of federal spending.This episode provides essential insights into America's defense readiness challenges, alliance management complexities, and the urgent need for strategic clarity in confronting great power competition in the Indo-Pacific region.

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Käufer, former Majority Clerk of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and founder of KMK Global Strategies, to review past attempts at financial management reform within the Department of Defense. Kaufer discusses the successes and lessons learned from past attempts at acquisitions, PPBE, and requirements reform, and shares her recommendations for future attempts at change. Additionally, Kaufer highlights the relationship between the DOD and Congress in the quest for more efficient budgeting and appropriations systems. Check out our recent episode with Kate Käufer about the State of Defense Appropriations to learn more about the FY25 continuing resolution and status of the FY26 budget process.To receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-uphttp://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.orghttps://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI

Episode Summary: In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Topics include the latest defense budget plus-up via reconciliation and what this means for air and space power. We also discuss INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Paparo's testimony regarding airpower gaps in the Pacific and Lockheed's new vision for the F-35 in the wake of Boeing winning the F-47 competition. The team explores two of the Space Force's new foundational documents: Space Force Doctrine Document 1 and Space Warfighting, a Framework for Planners. The conversation also explains why it's so consequential that Michigan is going to see the F-15EX, the importance of a new electronic warfare squadron that opened at Eglin AFB, and why it's a big deal that a new weather capability is now operational in space. Join us to learn more about these topics and more. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Guest: Jeff "Rowli" Rowlison, VP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Rendezvous #Politics

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our 2025 listener survey because your opinion is very important to us. In this exclusive episode of "From the Crows' Nest," host Ken Miller is joined once again by John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of AOC's Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED). They discuss service EW budgets and the technology trends that may influence the Fiscal Year 2026 defense budget that is expected to be released by mid-May. Specifically, they discuss key investments, including the Navy's Next Generation Jammer, SEWIP ship defense, Army rotary-wing aircraft self-protection, and the success of the US Air Force's 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing. They also discussed European EW in anticipation of AOC Europe taking place in Rome, Italy, May 6-8. To join the discussion at AOC Europe, be sure to follow the Association of Old Crows on LinkedIn. FTCN will be there and post interviews with guest speakers and exhibitors.Also, don't miss Season 1 of our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) podcast powered by L3 Harris. All six episodes are now available. To listen and learn more about the CTO Series, visit here.These special episodes are released twice a month. To access them and participate in live recordings as part of the virtual audience, become an AOC member at www.crows.org or subscribe for $2.99/month at www.ftcnpodcast.org. Join us today. You can reach the host directly to share your thoughts or questions you want FTCN to cover in future episodes at host@fromthecrowsnest.org.

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For review:1. US DoD: No Plans to Relinquish NATO SACEUR Post.  The Pentagon does not have plans to relinquish the post of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), said Katherine Thompson, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.2.  Suspected US airstrikes pounded the area around Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida on Tuesday night.3. US and Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman. Negotiations are to be mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi and led by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. 4.  The US military will deploy long-range surveillance drones (Northrup Grumman MQ-4C Triton) in the Japanese region of Okinawa near Taiwan, Tokyo's defense minister said Tuesday. 5. US Secretary of Defense Hegseth visits Panama- meets with Panama's President  José Raúl Mulino. Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. will not allow China or any other country to threaten the (Panama) canal's operation. 6. NATO Supreme Allied Commander and EUCOM Commander. General Christopher Cavoli (US Army) told US House of Representative lawmakers that current force levels in Europe should remain.7. President Trump: $1 Trillion Defense Budget (FY26).  Defense Secretary Hegseth seemed to confirm that Trump was referring to the fiscal year 2026 request, saying on X, “COMING SOON: the first TRILLION dollar @DeptofDefense budget.” 8. US Navy's F/A XX program could be last manned fighter.  US Navy officials would not say when an announcement on F/A-XX would be made, but it could come soon.  Breaking Defense reported last month that Lockheed Martin had been eliminated from the running for F/A-XX, leaving Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the remaining competitors. 

Mission: Re-Privatize the Economy! More on the PE Front. Financial Parasites Vs. Gordon Gekko. Why are the markets doing this…We have been defiled as taxpayers! Is It Prudent To Cut Off Aid To Africa?? Shut Down the Postal Service!! DOGE and 5 Reasons Why! Government Dreamers Crushed! Dumb Donkey Cult. Hooters Goes Bankrupt. Florida Man Rules!! MSNBC PURGE! Shameless Media. Washington Post Revolution? Trump/ GOP Collapse Imminent?? Mineral Deal and the Ukraine. Defense Budget and Major League Baseball. EV Bus Boondoggle! Home Depot Bigger Than Europe! 

Europe's promising big defense spending hikes—UK to 2.5% GDP by 2027, Germany eyeing 200 billion over years—but it's all talk, no action. Keir Starmer's stalling, Germany needs a constitutional tweak, and cuts to welfare? Fat chance. They'll just keep leaning on U.S. taxpayers while loving globalist Joe Biden. Our $968B defense budget dwarfs China's $235B and Russia's $146B—yet we can't audit it or adapt to drone warfare. Reset the military, not the checkbook. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

British PM Keir Starmer has pledged to up his country's defense spending ahead of a trip to Washington (08:47). The U.S. and Ukraine have reportedly agreed on a deal involving Ukraine's mineral resources (01:04). Hamas says it has reached a deal with Israel to end a standoff over their prisoner swap deal (15:16).

Danny and Derek are back with the news, but without much of a choice. This week: the US and Russia meet in Riyadh to discuss future bilateral discussions to end the war in Ukraine (0:38); Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump feud in public comments (3:38); The Daily Telegraph reports on a US mineral rights deal that Zelenskyy rejected (8:22); in Israel-Palestine news, Saturday's hostage exchange was successful (12:55) and Hamas offers an expedited hostage release schedule (15:08); Israel decides to ignore the withdrawal deadline in Lebanon (19:32); the US State Department decides to change the wording on a fact sheet about Taiwan and China responds negatively (22:03); in South Korea, former president Yoon goes on trial (24:48); the RSF militia in Sudan attempts to form a government and controversy ensues (26:40); in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 (supported by Rwanda) takes Bukavu while continuing to advance north and south (31:16); Argentinian president Milei is accused of a rug pull after the cryptocurrency he endorsed collapses (33:40); and in the United States, Trump and Musk fire National Nuclear Security Administration workers without understanding what their jobs meant (35:40), and Trump proposes cutting the defense budget (39:15). Subscribe now for much more content and an ad-free experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek are back with the news, but without much of a choice. This week's American Prestige News Roundup: the US and Russia meet in Riyadh to discuss future bilateral discussions to end the war in Ukraine (0:38); Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump feud in public comments (3:38); The Daily Telegraph reports on a US mineral rights deal that Zelenskyy rejected (8:22); in Israel-Palestine news, Saturday's hostage exchange was successful (12:49) and Hamas offers an expedited hostage release schedule (15:08); Israel decides to ignore the withdrawal deadline in Lebanon (19:26); the US State Department decides to change the wording on a fact sheet about Taiwan and China responds negatively (21:58); in South Korea, former president Yoon goes on trial (24:43); the RSF militia in Sudan attempts to form a government and controversy ensues (26:35); in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 (supported by Rwanda) takes Bukavu while continuing to advance north and south (31:10); Argentinian president Milei is accused of a rug pull after the cryptocurrency he endorsed collapses (33:34); and in the United States, Trump and Musk fire National Nuclear Security Administration workers without understanding what their jobs meant (35:34), and Trump proposes cutting the defense budget (39:09).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss yesterday's Fed minutes, defense budget cuts, and the new iPhone 16e. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

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Doug recounts his adventurous dealings with Desi Bouterse, the military dictator of Suriname. The conversation shifts to Argentina's economic progress under President Javier Milei, reflecting optimism for substantial growth and market stability. They discuss potential advancements in AI, quantum computing, and robotics, and their disruptive impact on society and economics. They wrap up with a hint at exciting future guests like Frank Giustra and Porter Stansberry. 00:00 Holiday Greetings and Cultural Observations 00:20 Discussing Kwanzaa and Cultural Celebrations 04:05 The Story of Desi Baderseh and Suriname 18:21 Argentina's Economic Transformation Under Millet 23:59 Comparing Business Growth in the US and EU 25:28 Europe's Regulatory induced Crisis and US Comparison 25:58 US Debt and Regulatory Challenges 27:18 Abolishing Social Security and Defense Budget 29:03 Potential Economic Boom Through Deregulation 32:17 Technological Advancements and Economic Impact 33:51 The Role of Data Centers in the New Economy 36:27 Robotics and Future Innovations 42:57 Promoting Crisis Investing and Community 45:01 Upcoming Discussions and Guest Speakers

It seems a favorite pastime of leaders in Washington is telling us — Americans — what we believe and what we want. Such assertions by politicians are sometimes true, but they inevitably reflect the policy the politician is attempting to promulgate.   So what do Americans actually believe when it comes to key defense and foreign policy issues? We don't have to guess, thanks to the Reagan National Defense Survey. The Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, Roger Zakheim, joins guest host Bradley Bowman to share the latest survey's findings.

It seems a favorite pastime of leaders in Washington is telling us — Americans — what we believe and what we want. Such assertions by politicians are sometimes true, but they inevitably reflect the policy the politician is attempting to promulgate.   So what do Americans actually believe when it comes to key defense and foreign policy issues? We don't have to guess, thanks to the Reagan National Defense Survey. The Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, Roger Zakheim, joins guest host Bradley Bowman to share the latest survey's findings.

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For review:1.  Israel's New Submarine. The Israeli Navy announced on Tuesday the name of its sixth submarines, dubbed “the Dragon”, in a ceremony in Germany with the naval vessel expected to be delivered to Israel later in 2025.2. Israeli President Isaac Hertzog presents gift to US President Biden, on what is most likely, the last official visit by a Senior Israeli Official before his term ends in January 2025. President Hertzog presented President Biden with a gift, an archaeological finding from the foot of the Temple Mount inscribed with the name “Joseph,” an apparent reference to the Biblical figure.3.  Iran to Increase Defense Budget by 200%.The Iranian government plans to triple its military budget for the upcoming year amid an unprecedented escalation in attacks exchanged with Israel in recent months. Previously, Iran's military budget was reportedly $10.3 billion, significantly lower than those of regional power such as Saudi Arabia, with approximately $70 billion.4. President-Elect Trump Picks New Secretary of Defense and other key National Security Posts.- Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth- National Security Advisor: Mike Walz- Secretary of State: Marco Rubio- Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: John Ratcliffe5. UK, Italy, and Japan continue forward in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) effort. Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton, RAF Chief of the Air Staff: “GCAP is very deliberately being designed to complement and enhance the capabilities of F-35, not replace it, but we also know that even a force of F-35 and GCAP will need to be augmented by what we call Autonomous Collaborative Platforms [ACPs] to defeat the threats that we see emerging.” (The acquisition of ACPs to sit alongside GCAP and F-35 jets as a way of increasing combat mass and allow crewed platforms to be less vulnerable to attack.)6. Italian company Iveco joins Leonardo and Rheinmetall to develop combat vehicles (Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Main Battle Tanks).Iveco said it would be looking to offer its capabilities in “advanced propulsion and drivetrain systems.  

For review:1. No Contact with Hezbollah Chief After Beirut Strike - No Statement from Hezbollah.2. IDF says response to Iranian missile attack will be "serious and significant."3. US CENTCOM Commander in Israel to Discuss Response to Iran Attack.United States CENTCOM chief General Michael Kurilla landed in Israel this evening to meet with Israeli defense and military officials, amid preparations in the IDF for a response to Iran's ballistic missile attack.4. French President Emmanuel Macron urged a halt to deliveries of arms to Israel that can be used in its war against Hamas in Gaza.Responding to President Macron on Saturday evening, Israeli PM Netanyahu called his comments “a disgrace.”5. Ireland's President reacts to IDF requests for UN Peacekeepers to leave positions in Southern Lebanon. “It is outrageous that the IDF have threatened this peacekeeping force and sought to have them evacuate the villages they are defending,” President Michael Higgins says in a statement.Ireland accounts for 347 of the 10,000 soldiers serving in the UNIFIL forces.6.  France Orders Uncrewed Deep Sea Vehicles.The French Navy has ordered an autonomous underwater vehicle that will surveil critical infrastructure at depths of up to 6,000 meters.7. Ireland to Increase 2025 Defense Budget.The record” €1.35 billion defense budget for 2025, offers funding for air surveillance radar, subsea awareness, force protection equipment projects, and recruitment of 400 additional armed forces personnel.8. North Korean Leader threatens use of nuclear weapons in event of attack from South.9. US House Armed Service Committee directs US Navy to provide information concerning faulty welds, used on under construction aircraft carriers and submarines- from the shipbuilding company HII Newport News Shipbuilding.  

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – This week reveals the chaos in Washington as the Biden administration, with Democratic and Republican support, continues to damage America. The Trump-Harris debate is a farce, while billions pour into foreign wars. The military faces corruption with pay raise favoritism, as Democrats work to undermine its strength and the U.S. Constitution.

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – This week reveals the chaos in Washington as the Biden administration, with Democratic and Republican support, continues to damage America. The Trump-Harris debate is a farce, while billions pour into foreign wars. The military faces corruption with pay raise favoritism, as Democrats work to undermine its strength and the U.S. Constitution.

For review:1. Egypt's Army Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Border.Egypt's army chief of staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa made a surprise visit on Thursday to the country's border with the Gaza Strip to inspect the security situation.2. IDF Infantry Brigade Prepares for Combat in North.The IDF's Yiftah Brigade carried out a drill over the past week simulating fighting in Lebanon. The drill included fighting and maneuvering in complex terrain, advancing along a “mountainous route,” and using firepower in various scenarios.3. Latest US Security Assistance to Ukraine.The package has an estimated value of $250 million, and will provide Ukraine with capabilities that include: air defense missiles; munitions for rocket systems and artillery; armored vehicles; and anti-tank weapons.4. US denies claims that donated long-range missiles to Ukraine, such as ATACMs, will be effective at targets deep inside Russia.5. Netherlands to procure Spike LR2 anti-tank missile systems (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems).6. Germany military to employ first IRIS-T SLM air defense system. The system delivered on Wednesday marked the first of six IRIS-T SLMs to be delivered to the Bundeswehr. 7. FY25 US Defense Budget Update.8. US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) update. The Army is aiming for one more major test of the LRHW by the end of 2024 in order to decide whether to field it to the first unit next year, Doug Bush, the service's acquisition chief, said Thursday.

The MAGA foreign-policy braintrust in Trump world is militarism all the way down. The unpopularity of the Democratic Party's popular front. The problem with threat inflation about disinformation. A defense budget out of control. And why Washington's manufacturing fetish is key to a convergence of jingoism, patriarchy, and oligarchy.Further Reading:Ken Klippenstein, “Russian Influence Operations Are A Joke"Van Jackson, “Why the Working Class Strategizes Against Genocide”Christian Lorenzten, “Not a Tough Crowd"Thomas Brodey, “Disinformation Dilemma: US Hands Are Way Dirty, Too"Gisela Cernadas and John Bellamy Foster, "Actual U.S. Military Spending Reached $1.537 Trillion in 2022—More than Twice Acknowledged Level: New Estimates Based on U.S. National Accounts"Black Alliance for Peace, "Black Alliance for Peace Condemns the Federal Indictments of Uhuru 3 and Denial of their Fundamental Human Rights to Speech, Association, Information and Political Dissent"Further Listening:Dead Prez, “Police State"

This week on Facing the Future we'll examine developments on the national security front with Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution. Topics include the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as competition with China.

On May 8, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown testified during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on President Joe Biden's 2025 Defense Budget Request. Several senators inquired about the Biden administration and Defense Department's decision to pause the shipment of aid and weapons to Israel amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. Secretary Austin confirmed that one shipment of “high-payload munitions” was paused as the department “re-evaluated some of the security assistance” that the U.S. was providing. In response to a number of questions, Austin asserted that the U.S.'s support for Israel remains “iron-clad.” Other topics were covered by the Committee, including deterrence, nuclear capabilities, border security, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In episode 181 of the Aerospace Advantage, Defense Budget, Space Update, CCA Decision, and PLA Reorg: The Rendezvous, Heather “Lucky” Penney and John “Slick” Baum chat with members of the Mitchell Institute team about topics you've seen in the national security headlines. We begin the conversation exploring how and why the legislation aiding Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan finally advanced. We share perspectives regarding Congressional hearings featuring Air Force and Space Force leaders.  The team also provides perspectives regarding the CCA award to General Atomics and Anduril. Our spacepower experts dig into a number of topics: everything from changes to U.S. Government regulations that control the import and export of space technologies, to the new commercial space strategy and considerations regarding how members of the Air Guard move forward with their space missions. We wrap discussing new reforms to the Chinese military, which mark their biggest reorganization in almost a decade. Credits: Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Host: John "Slick" Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence Guest: J. Michael Dahm, Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Jeff Rowlison, VP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Rendezvous Thank you for your continued support!

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration's Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025#Follow Wilson Beaver on X: https://twitter.com/WilsonCBeaverFollow Alex Velez-Green on X: https://twitter.com/Alex_agvgFollow Bob Peters on X: https://twitter.com/RealBobPeters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration's Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country  Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025# Follow Wilson Beaver […]

Episode Summary: In episode 176 of the Aerospace Advantage, Assessing the FY25 Defense Budget and Spacepower Deep-Dive: The Rendezvous, John "Slick" Baum chats with the Rendezvous team about topics you've seen in the national security headlines. We explore key takeaways from the FY2025 Air Force and Space Force budget requests—why it's important to boost investment in key mission areas like space control and domain awareness, to the importance of growing aircraft acquisition numbers—especially for types like B-21 and F-35—while also boosting readiness investments. Congress also needs to ensure Airmen and Guardian end strength is aligned with demand. The reality is that the defense budget caps drove hard choices for this cycle and it's crucial that Congress reconsider the levels of risk in play and align funding accordingly. We also outline top take aways Space Force, Space Command, and industry leaders shared at last week's Mitchell Institute Spacepower Security Forum. We wrap with a discussion of the global threat picture. Credits: Host: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Jeff Rowlison, VP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #rendezvous Thank you for your continued support!

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With the fiscal 2025 presidential budget request release weeks away, the Department of Defense and defense industry remain in limbo under the ongoing continuing resolution. What can we expect from the 2025 defense budget? What impact does the continuing resolution have on defense modernization and readiness? How are the Sea Services uniquely impacted? Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

From the Crows' Nest Host Ken Miller is joined once again by AOC Senior Analyst Matt Thompson and JED Editor-in-Chief John Knowles. They continue their discussion from the January 24 episode on January 24 to share their thoughts on recent developments across the global EMSO community, including news from the US Air Force 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, countering attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants from Yemen, and how Directed Energy can be a game-changer in an increasingly turbulent global security environment – and how EW specialists can help bring DE capabilities to the field.These AOC member/subscribers-only episodes of FTCN will be released twice a month. Members and subscribers will also be able to participate in the live recording of the episodes. For a limited time, these episodes will be available to everyone who already enjoys our podcast. Become a member today so you won't miss one of these essential episodes at crows.org.

Zach and I go through some McDonalds menu items, not because I'm craving a Big Mac and fries, but because of inflation. Plus a judge has voided Elon Musk's pay package, calling it “unfathomable”. But where is it that judges get to decide such things? Elon Musk also has a neurolink which has gone into the head of a person; we'll talk about that. And, my friend sent me an image of Homer Simpson which I shared with Zach and we discuss. What does God's Word say? Episode 1,378 Links:US Treasury confirms spending on debt interest now larger than entire Defense Budget.... and will soon surpass entire Social Security budgetJudge Voids Elon Musk's "Unfathomable" $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97. Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions. Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. SOTA Weight Loss https://sotaweightloss.com SOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART! GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!

A discussion on PPBE and the Department of Defense Budget. For more information and reading on the subject by Ms. Elaine McCusker please see below for articles:https://nationalinterest.org/feature/2024-ndaa%E2%80%94bipartisan-hope-amid-partisan-chaos-208052https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/sheathing-the-sword-of-damocles-6-steps-to-righting-the-ship-as-2023-ends-and-2024-begins/https://www.realcleardefense.com/2023/12/06/congresss_groundhog_day_budgeting_puts_national_defense_in_danger_997134.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In this episode, Bryan Dean Wright navigates global hotspots, discussing the US's massive defense budget, potential war in Guyana, shifting alliances in the Solomon Islands, Bhutan's insights on border security, and a concerning new Monkeypox strain in the Congo. Wright also addresses a listener's challenge regarding reported Russian army losses, highlighting the role of propaganda in shaping public perception during wartime.

On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the annual defense budget, Hungary blocking the EU's aid to Ukraine, rising global coal use, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the annual defense budget, Hungary blocking the EU's aid to Ukraine, rising global coal use, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the annual defense budget, Hungary blocking the EU's aid to Ukraine, rising global coal use, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Captain Bill Collier is a retired helicopter pilot who flew in Viet Nam, for the CIA in Laos, the North Slope of Alaska, and in Marshall testing in the early 1990's. Over time, he wrote three memoirs about his adventures as a helicopter pilot, and as he did so, he realized that for most of his life he had been a pawn of the Military Industrial Complex. He became angry. He lost friends in Viet Nam. He lost friends in Iraq. Both wars were based on lies. He's had thousands of friends murdered by our government by unjust and unwarranted wars. What can we do to prevent it? He has some clear ideas of what can be done, starting with taking 1% of the Defense Budget and dedicating it to peace. That would be equivalent to $24 million a day. Imagine what you could do in your community with a slice of that pie? Imagine what a Department of Peacebuilding might provide to support spending of these funds? The break-out rooms were rich with ideas of how to solve our problems, with just 1% of the Defense budget. Check the calendar of events at www.peacealliance.org/calendar, join us at our next Hope Story Circle and share your emerging stories!

Even with a bipartisan defense spending cap in place, the size and shape of a fiscal 2024 defense budget is still a wild card. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly outline the factors that could make defense spending much larger -- or smaller -- than the budget caps deal envisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Jake, and Tim break down how the US military spends $850+ BILLION PER YEAR. Where does it all go? Who gets what? What are the trends to track? Is it too much money…or not enough? Tune in to find out. We'll make you smart on the defense budget—we guarantee it. ---- Links * SUBSCRIBE to our amazing newsletter * SUPPORT us on Patreon ---- Follow us on... * Instagram * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Website   ---- Show Notes (00:30) intro (02:39) joke time (04:24) Jon Stewart's interview (05:54) the budget basics (08:19) slices of the pie, by branch (11:49) slices of the pie, by use (12:47) RDT&E slice (17:21) procurement slice (26:37) personnel slice (36:00) O&M slice (37:10) Why O&M is so high (39:10) innovation in production (43:51) how much is enough? Toplines (46:37) GDP (51:25) NATO GDP (54:16) balancing the budget (56:32) defense vs. non-defense (59:48) sequestration lessons not learned ( 1:02:17) outro

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We have a “Go Team” moment from Las Vegas and one scumbag criminal won't be trying carjack citizens ever again. Remember, Jeff Cooper said criminals must be taught to fear their intended victims. We discussed this during our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters. As per usual, we have a Duracoat Finished Firearms segment for you.  Which black is the best black? During our Brownells Bullet Points we help you with your Christmas shopping. The US House of Representatives passed the Defense Budget with a provision to end the Biden mandate to poison our troops with an experimental gene-therapy shot. But, is it too little too late? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:03:45] DuraCoat Finished Firearms - DuraCoat University TOPIC: Slightly Darker Black www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com Huge thanks to our Partners:SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat Firearm Finishes | Hi-Point Firearms [0:16:15] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: XMAS [0:31:00] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Woman shoots, kills alleged carjacking suspect with his own gun, police say www.wbtv.com [0:49:45] House passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate www.cnn.com FEATURING: WBTV, CNN, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Juxxi, Parler, MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From www.wbtv.com: A suspected carjacker in Las Vegas is dead after police say the woman he was attempting to carjack shot and killed him with his own gun. North Las Vegas Police said the woman, who was not identified, told them she went to pick up a friend on the way to a Thanksgiving event on Nov. 19. When the two arrived at the party, they decided to wait in the car due to being early. According to an arrest report obtained by KVVU, the woman noticed a vehicle quickly approaching her car while she and her friend waited. (Click Here for Full Article)   From www.cnn.com: The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military's Covid vaccine mandate. The measure passed with wide bipartisan support with a tally of 350 to 80. House lawmakers approved a final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023, which sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense. Following passage in the House, the measure will next need to go to the Senate to be approved before it can be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. (Click Here for Full Article)

Retired Gen. H.R. McMaster—Hoover Institution senior fellow, former national security adviser, and foreign policy expert—makes his first appearance on the Remnant to discuss China, Russia, and Afghanistan. He and Jonah examine what led to the war in Ukraine, the likelihood of Xi Jinping invading Taiwan, and whether institutional failures were to blame for the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. They also dig into America's shifting role on the world stage and what our defense budget should look like. By the end, one question remains unanswered: What's the best war movie ever made? Show Notes:- McMaster's page at the Hoover Institution- “GoodFellows,” McMaster's group video show at Hoover- “Battlegrounds,” McMaster's interview program- Battlegrounds, McMaster's latest book- Dereliction of Duty, McMaster's first book- Putin's case for invading Ukraine- The Remnant with Klon Kitchen- Sergei Lavrov compares Zelensky to Hitler- The Remnant with Hal Brands on Cold War history- The Economist on countries faking their COVID numbers- Operation Market Garden