John JV Venable

Join JV Venable, an expert in air force readiness, Lt. Gen. David Deptula, a strategic mind in air power, and Robert 'Otis' Winkler, a national security pro, as they dissect America’s air force challenges. They unveil alarming facts about diminishing aircraft numbers and the urgent need for modernization to face global threats, especially from China. The trio emphasizes the critical importance of robust training, strategic funding, and readiness in a multipolar world, making a compelling case for immediate action to restore air superiority.

John "JV" Venable, former fighter pilot and airpower analyst; Charles Galbreath, spacepower specialist; Douglas Birkey, policy and regional analyst; Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, air operations and targeting expert; Lt. Gen. David Deptula, air campaign designer and planning authority. They discuss air campaign design, targeting high-value individuals, basing and tanker logistics, space and cyber roles, force capacity versus quality, and munitions and sustainment challenges.

Joining the discussion are Jeff Peters, Deputy VP at BAE Systems, Dr. Kathy Bihari, Technical Director at BAE, and John JV Venable from the Mitchell Institute. They tackle the pressing need for a robust inventory of precision strike munitions for the U.S. military. The conversation delves into challenges in production, including budget constraints and the necessity of a diversified supply chain. They explore innovative strategies for enhancing military readiness and the evolution of weapon systems that ensure effectiveness in modern warfare.