Lt Gen David A. Deptula

In this engaging discussion, Lt. Gen. David Deptula, Dean at the Mitchell Institute and a pioneer in air campaign planning, dives into mosaic warfare. He describes this innovative approach as a way to connect smaller, attritable systems within a broader operational network, enhancing adaptability. He critiques traditional military procurement while advocating for continuous design prototyping. Additionally, Deptula emphasizes the financial realities of military aircraft, urging a national security-centric perspective in budgeting and readiness strategies.

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.

Lt Gen David A. Deptula, a retired USAF Lieutenant General and Dean of The Mitchell Institute, joins a team of experts to dissect crucial defense topics. They discuss the significant need for modernization in the Air Force and Navy due to threats from China. A spotlight shines on the Space Force's requirements for added resources and innovations like resilient GPS. The conversation also covers military budgeting challenges and the implications of recent ICBM tests, emphasizing the urgency of advancing aerospace capabilities.

Anthony "Lazer" Lazarski, Capitol Hill appropriations and acquisition expert. Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Space Force operations and launch specialist. Jeff Rowlison, space architectures and SDA advisor. J. Michael Dahm, China military modernization analyst. Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula (Ret.), airpower and force design strategist. They dig into defense funding chaos, the new National Defense Strategy shifts, acquisition reform, industrial base urgency, and space logistics and congestion.