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Modernization and the Future of Warfare - A Fireside Chat with Secretary Frank Kendall

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the future of warfare and military modernization in this 36-minute fireside chat featuring Secretary Frank Kendall, the 26th U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, moderated by David Ignatius, columnist and associate editor at The Washington Post. Delve into crucial topics such as operational imperatives, space conflict, next-generation air defense, and the Air Force leadership team. Examine challenges related to legacy systems, congressional oversight, and potential wrong directions in military strategy. Gain insights on geopolitical issues, including Taiwan, strategic stability, hypersonics, and tactical nuclear weapons. Enhance your understanding of contemporary military affairs and the evolving landscape of global security through this thought-provoking discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute.

Syllabus

Intro
Operational Imperatives
Space Conflict
Next Generation Air Defense
Air Force Leadership Team
Wrong Direction
Legacy Systems
Congress
Taiwan
Strategic Stability
Hypersonics
Tactical Nuclear Weapons

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The Aspen Institute

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