The Aerospace Advantage

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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Episodes 200

Avg. Duration 51m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.6 (110)

Since Sep 2022

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present The Aerospace Advantage, with Heather ”Lucky” Penney as the host. Every week, Lucky takes listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.

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Recent Episodes

S6E293 Victory Through Production: Lessons from D-Day — Ep. 293

Jun 06, 2026 1h 3m

Episode Summary: When the United States was drawn into WWII, it was wholly unprepared for conflict. By June 6, 1944, America was unleashing its burgeoning military might. This largely tied back to a…

S6E292 FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower — Ep. 292

May 30, 2026 54m

Episode Summary: In this episode, our team assesses Congress' response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA's new leadership, as well as Space Force's requirement for a third heavy…

S6E291 Epic Fury Lessons Learned: Lt. Gen. “Kooler” Krumm, USAF (Ret.) — Ep. 291

May 23, 2026 48m

Episode Summary: Operation Epic Fury has yielded important lessons learned, especially when it comes to the increasing importance of electronic warfare, the scale and scope of America’s munitions…

S6E290 Allied Leadership Conversation: Maj Gen Wickman, Commander of the Swedish AF — Ep. 290

May 16, 2026 35m

Episode Summary: As the newest member of NATO, Sweden plays in instrumental role in securing the alliance’s northern flank. With the Swedish Air Force celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, we…

S6E289 Want to Reset the Air Force? Lessons from the Reagan Build-Up — Ep. 289

May 09, 2026 1h 11m

Episode Summary: President Trump's defense spending boost presents major opportunities for the Air Force. However, many officials have spent their entire careers living through extended periods of…

S6E288 FY27 Defense Budget, Fighter Support in Congress, Space Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 288

May 02, 2026 52m

Episode Summary: In this episode, our team assesses the FY 27 defense budget request from an air and space set of perspectives. We also explore fighter developments in Congress via legislation…

S6E287 Innovate to Survive: Vietnam Air Combat Perspectives Part 2 — Ep. 287

Apr 25, 2026 1h 1m

Episode Summary: The air war over Vietnam represents one of the most dynamic, evolutionary periods of airpower innovation. This impacted tactics, operational concepts, training, and technological…

S6E286 Innovate to Survive: Vietnam Air Combat Perspectives Part 1 — Ep. 286

Apr 18, 2026 58m

Episode Summary: The air war over Vietnam represents one of the most dynamic, evolutionary periods of airpower innovation. The U.S. entered the conflict optimized to execute strikes against the…

S6E285 A Century of Liquid Rockets: Conversation with ULA's Chief Rocket Scientist John Reed — Ep. 285

Apr 11, 2026 55m

Episode Summary: This week we're talking about space launch. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets, when Dr. Robert Goddard successfully pioneered the first launch from his aunt's…

S6E284 Epic Fury Insights, FY27 Defense Budget, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 284

Apr 04, 2026 1h 8m

Episode Summary: In this episode, our team discusses Operation Epic Fury from an air and space set of perspectives. We also explore top defense issues in Washington, D.C., with a special focus on the…

S6E283 Understanding the Threat Environment in Space: Chief Lerch — Ep. 283

Mar 28, 2026 1h 3m

Episode Summary: For decades, adversaries like China have pressed hard to erase the spacepower advantage of the United States. This includes weapons to attack our space systems and technologies on…

S6E282 Command and Control Air Battle Management: The Air Layer Still Matters — Ep. 282

Mar 21, 2026 59m

Episode Summary: As the United States military works to ensure its forces can effectively employ military power in an increasingly dangerous threat environment, it is imperative that its…

S6E281 Frontline Spacepower: Command Perspectives from U.S. Space Forces-Central — Ep. 281

Mar 14, 2026 42m

Episode Summary: Since the end of the Cold War, Central Command (CENTCOM) has been front and center for U.S. combat operations, with space playing an ever-increasing essential role in daily…

S6E280 Operation Epic Fury: Key Insights and Analysis — Ep. 280

Mar 07, 2026 1h 6m

Episode Summary: Join Mitchell Institute fellows for an in-depth conversation to better understand the strategic, operational, and tactical factors surrounding Operation Epic Fury. Heather Penney…

S6E279 Top Spacepower Insights: AFA’s Warfare Symposium — Ep. 279

Feb 28, 2026 1h

Episode Summary: Join Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) for their key takeaways from this week's Warfare Symposium, in Aurora, Colorado. Get the key takeaways…

S6E278 Want Effective AI? It'll Take Contextualized Mission Data — Ep. 278

Feb 21, 2026 55m

Episode Summary: Autonomy and artificial intelligence are going to have a massive impact upon aircraft, mission systems, weapons, battle management, and other command and control functions. But it…

S6E277 Air Superiority: It Takes More Fighters — Ep. 277

Feb 14, 2026 57m

Episode Summary: Since the end of the Cold War, Air Force resource shortfalls have hit the fighter inventory hard. Want proof? The Air Force was supposed to procure 750 F-22s, but only got 187. The…

S6E276 National Defense Strategy, Budget News, and Spacepower Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 276

Feb 07, 2026 1h 6m

Episode Summary: In this episode, our team explores the top defense issues in Washington, D.C. and beyond. What are the key details in the defense appropriations legislation that was just signed into…

S6E275 Global Reach, Global Power: B-1 Flightline Update — Ep. 275

Jan 31, 2026 43m

Episode Summary: Global Reach, Global Power—you can’t exercise that without Air Force bombers. We explore the long-range strike mission with Lt. Col. Ryan “Duke” Stillwell. He’s spent most of his…

S6E274 Pacific Threat Update: Taiwan Assessment — Ep. 274

Jan 24, 2026 55m

Episode Summary: The global security environment is nearing a fever pitch, but China remains the pacing military challenge for the United States. The central issue shaping that challenge is China’s…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Aerospace Advantage have?

The Aerospace Advantage has published 200 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Aviation, Government.

Is The Aerospace Advantage still active?

The Aerospace Advantage is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 51m.