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
"Lombers" talks CRM, from the Hornet to the Airlines
Crew Resource Management is the "effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error, avoiding stress and increasing efficiency....
4 Nov 20241h 26min
