Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk
The T-38 has been an exceptional tactical trainer for six decades responsible for qualifying thousands of pilots to fly dozens of platforms. But with the advent of 5th generation fighters, a replaceme...
28 Jan 20251h 55min
OFW-9: Long-Range Contested Logistics
On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.This ninth episode explores the vulnerability of "lin...
18 Jan 20251h 20min
Over-the-Shoulder Sidewinders & Kick-in-the-Back Acceleration
From over-the-wing-mounted AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the SEPECAT Jaguar to kick-in-the-back acceleration on the Eurofighter Typhoon, Royal Air Force Wing Commander Mike "Sooty" Sutton has just abou...
8 Jan 20251h 37min
Here Comes Santa Claus! (Rebroadcast)
In 2020, we released a bonus episode describing the Canadian and American forces of NORAD, or the North American Aerospace Defense Command, who continuously monitor the airspace of our two countries--...
24 Dec 202418min
Lightning always Strikes before Tornados
Derek "Grinner" Smith got his start like many military pilots: at an airshow as a kid. One look at the English Electric Lightning and Grinner knew the vector for his life.On this episode, guest host (...
16 Dec 20241h 14min
FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat
Landing an F-35B Lightning aboard a ship at sea is not as simple as pulling alongside and then setting down from a hover. Numerous procedures, policies, and contingencies come into play, which is why ...
9 Dec 20241h 27min
OFW-8: Supply Chain and Weapons Attrition
'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.This episode explores critical supply chain topics i...
2 Dec 202434min
FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System
Longtime FPP friend Billie Flynn returns to the show to provide an update on the F-35 Lightning II and ground collision avoidance systems before addressing his new crusade: the need to provide militar...
18 Nov 20241h 17min
