FY27 Defense Budget, Fighter Support in Congress, Space Update: The Rendezvous — Ep. 288
From The Aerospace Advantage by The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
May 2, 2026 · 52 min · Season 6 · Episode 288
About this episode
The episode discusses the FY27 defense budget, fighter support legislation, and updates on space power and military conflicts.
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: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #thehill #government #rendezvous
Topics covered
- defense budget
- fighter support
- space power
- legislation
- Iran conflict
- munitions deficit
Keywords
- defense budget
- fighter jets
- Space Force
- F-35
- F-15EX
- Iran
- munitions deficit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Adjutants General, Space Force
Products: F-35s, F-15EXs
Places: Iran
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