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#86 Mike "Pako" Benitez | B-21 Raider First Flight | What's the F-15EX Plan? | F-22 / F-35 Modernization
Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter ???? https://www.themerge.co/
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00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.
06:19 Creating podcast by reading saved round content.
13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.
18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.
22:02 Air force needs more bombers, currently insufficient.
30:17 F 35, X 35, X 32, X planes.
32:28 Rapidly iterate to restore defense industry technology.
37:38 Dubai air show 2017: diverse demonstrations, aircraft deals.
45:41 Ship briefing rooms expanded due to complications.
51:15 Controversy over aircraft acquisition in military budget.
52:57 Guard wants funding for aircraft sustainment and upgrades.
59:51 Affordable mass production with autonomy replaces manned elements.
01:04:09 Continuing resolution keeps spending and government working.
01:12:36 Combat capable, but need costly upgrades - Congress.
01:13:27 Raptor is easy to fly, but tactical training.
01:18:32 Adaptive engine can address some problems.
01:25:04 Person recounts daring rescue mission from past.
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