Doug Birkey
Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, led and read out the Mitchell Institute AirPower Forum and discussed Air Force readiness, force design, and related policy issues.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 42min
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Feb 05, 26] Season 4 E5 Blue’s Qs
Doug Birkey, Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, gives a quick readout from a major AirPower Forum. He covers Air Force readiness and the push to restore spares, maintainers, pilots, and training. He discusses tensions between fighting today and investing for tomorrow, base defense and joint coordination, AI and human-machine teaming, and force design for long-range and Pacific operations.
Aug 7, 2025 • 46min
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Aug 07, 25] Season 3 E30: Summer Breeze
Doug Birkey, Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, shares his expertise on U.S. airpower and current defense dynamics. He discusses the implications of recent munitions contracts and labor disputes at Boeing. The conversation also touches on military readiness, particularly regarding the F-35, while drawing historical comparisons. Additionally, Birkey highlights the significance of air shows in preserving aviation history and the role of innovations like AI in keeping military legacies alive.
