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 "l...
18 Jan 20251h 22min
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 40min
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 Des 202419min
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 Des 20241h 16min
FPP199 - How to Land an F-35B on the Boat
Landing an F-35B Lightning II aboard a ship at sea requires more than simply pulling alongside and setting down from a hover. Numerous procedures, policies, and contingencies are at play, which is why...
9 Des 20241h 31min
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...
2 Des 202435min
FPP198 - Optimizing the Human Weapon System
Longtime FPP friend Billie Flynn returns to provide an update on the F-35 Lightning II and ground collision avoidance systems before addressing his new crusade: the need to provide military aviators t...
18 Nov 20241h 19min
"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 28min
