Defense & Aerospace Podcast [Friday Roundtable Aug. 31, 2018]
https://soundcloud.com/defaeroreport/defense-aerospace-podcast-friday-roundtable-aug-31-2018 On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell,…
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AFA’s Muellner on Vietnam War Lessons, How USAF Must Adapt to Changing Warfighting Environment
Lt. Gen. George Muellner, USAF Ret., chairman emeritus of the Air Force Association, discusses lessons learned from his Vietnam War experience and what the US Air Force needs to do to adapt to a changing warfighting environment during AFA’s 2017 Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla. Defense & Aerospace Report’s AWS 2017 coverage is sponsored by Leonardo DRS. Gen. Muellner, 75, passed away Feb. 11, 2019.
Boeing’s Lemaster on MH-149 Bid to Replace USAF UH-1N Nuclear Support Helos
Rick Lemaster, business development director at Boeing Military Aircraft, discusses the company’s partnership with Leonardo DRS to bid a military version of the AgustaWestland AH-149 helicopter — dubbed the MH-149 — for the US Air Force competition to replace the UH-1N Huey nuclear support aircraft with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Our coverage of AWS 2017 was sponsored by Leonardo DRS — formerly known as DRS Technologies.
Sikorsky’s Morgan on Bid to Replace USAF Huey Nuclear-Support Helos
David “Rum” Morgan, business development director at Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit, discusses the suitability of the H-60 Blackhawk for the US Air Force’s competition to replace its aging UH-1N Huey helicopters with 72 new aircraft with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Our coverage of AWS 2017 was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
Leonardo DRS’ Lynn on USAF Trainer Contest, Daylight Acquisition & Buy American
WIlliam Lynn, president and CEO of Leonardo DRS, discusses the company’s bid for the US Air Force’s T-X program to replace the venerable Northrop T-38 trainer, the acquisition of Daylight Solutions and the implications of President Trump’s “Buy American” approach with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
ACC’s Carlisle on Future of Air Combat, Fusion Warfare, Light Attack Planes & More
Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, USAF, commander of the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command, in his final interview before retiring from nearly 40 years on active duty discusses the future of air combat, fusion warfare, light attack planes, F-35A Lighting II fighters and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Our coverage of AWS 2017 was sponsored by DRS Technologies. Carlisle was commissioned from the US Air Force Academy in 1978 and relinquished command of ACC on March 10, 2017, to Gen. James “Mike” Holmes.
AMC’s Everhart on Priorities, Pilot Shortage, Modernization & “Smart” Planes
Gen. Carlton “Dewey” Everhart II, USAF, commander of the US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, discusses his priorities, his command’s pilot shortage, modernization needs and modifying transport and tanker planes to serve as “smart” communications and intel nodes with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium MArch 1-3, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Our coverage of AWS 2017 was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
Mitchell Institute’s Deptula on USAF Priorities, Counter-ISIS Strategy & Defense Leadership
Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF Ret., the dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, discusses US Air Force priorities, strategies to counter ISIS, and President Trump’s top national security team with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s 33rd annual Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the symposium was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
USAF Global Strike Command Chief on Nuclear Triad, Modernization & Training
Gen. Robin Rand, USAF, the commander of the US Air Force’s Global Strike Command, discusses the need for a nuclear triad, weapons modernization and better training with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the symposium was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
USAF Chief Goldfein on Uncertain Budget, a Bigger Force & Pilot Retention
Gen. David Goldfein, USAF, chief of staff of the US Air Force, discusses President Trump’s proposed $54 billion defense spending increase, need for a bigger force and retaining pilots, ISIS options, top modernization priority and a case for repealing the budget control act with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s annual air warfare symposium in Orlando, Florida. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the symposium was sponsored by DRS Technologies.