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Airpower Evolution: CCA, the Golden Dome, and Regional Defense Innovation in Grand Forks
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM CDT
Cost: FREE
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Moderator:
John Nelson
COO, UAS Magazine |
Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula USAF (Ret.)
Dean
Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies |
Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell USAF (RET.)
Senior Resident Fellow
Airpower Studies at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies |
Heather Penney
Senior Resident Fellow
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies |
Join Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, as he leads a distinguished panel featuring Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.), Maj. Gen. Larry “Stutz” Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), and Heather Penney, of the Mitchell Institute. Together, they will explore the dynamic growth of North Dakota’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) ecosystem and its critical impact on U.S. national security.
Lt. Gen. Deptula will kick off the session with an overview of the rising importance of UAVs in modern defense strategy, the established UAS infrastructure at Grand Forks, and new opportunities emerging through initiatives like Golden Dome. Following this, Brig. Gen. Cantwell will expand on the strategic role of the Arctic domain and ongoing efforts to increase Department of Defense and Congressional awareness of its significance. Heather Penney will conclude with a discussion on the growing emphasis on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programs and the potential for Grand Forks to become a leading hub in this next phase of UAS development.
This webinar will offer valuable insights into how North Dakota’s innovation is shaping the future of aerospace power and Arctic security
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