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Feb 2025
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The Future of Air Warfare: Weapons (Spon...

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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Jon "Stormin" Norman, Vice President of Requirements & Capabilities at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us to discuss the cutting edge air-to-air and surface weapons and effectors the hard-working men and women of Raytheon produce for our warfighters.



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