
Mike "JDAM" Dahm
Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies at the Mitchell Institute and a retired U.S. Navy intelligence officer with 25+ years focused on China and the Asia Pacific.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 53min
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Mar 26, 26] Season 4 E11: Building Storm
Mike "JDAM" Dahm, retired U.S. Navy intel officer and Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, explains China’s rapid air force buildup and visible industrial expansion. He discusses public signaling through selective reveals, new bases and runways, and how lessons from Iran and Ukraine shape PLA training. The conversation covers factory scale-up, island reclamation, and whether current U.S. programs match China’s pace.


