Gen. David Deptula

Gen. David Deptula is a retired United States Air Force officer and a prominent figure in aerospace power studies, currently serving as the Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Power Studies. With a distinguished career that includes serving as the first Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Deptula has been a key advocate for advancing U.S. airpower capabilities. In recent news, he has emphasized the need for the Pentagon to invest in next-generation aircraft like the B-21 Raider and F-47 to maintain strategic superiority amid evolving global threats.