# Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 21, 26] Season 4 E17: Visionary USAF

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Podcast: [Defense & Aerospace Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/defense-aerospace-report-809504)
Published: 2026-05-21T11:27:28+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/defaeroreport/defense-aerospace-572902345
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Duration seconds: 2767

## Resource

The US Air Force has ambitious plans, which even the proposed budget increases for fiscal 27 might not cover. Former Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter joins us with the analysis, including looks ahead at how CCAs, a new heavy bomber, and a future airlifter might not be what we think. Plus the week’s headlines in airpower. Powered by GE Aerospace!

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