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

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 introduced by Senators Budd (R-NC) and Shaheen (D-NH), as well as a powerful letter submitted by the Adjutants General calling for more F-35s and F-15EXs. When it comes to space power, we explain the importance of the Future Operating Environment and Objective Force 2040, plus the significance of Space Force selecting Reservists to become part-time Guardians. Our team wraps up exploring the conflict with Iran and America's munitions deficit. Links:

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FY27 Defense Budget, Fighter Support in Congress, Space Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 288 is an episode from The Aerospace Advantage by The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

This episode is 52:05 long.

This episode was published on May 2, 2026.

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