A History of Airborne Aircraft-Carriers | 2024 | Events

IAP: A History of Airborne Aircraft-Carriers
USS Akron plane in flight
Nate Padgett
Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force
January 30, 2024
2-3:30pm
Pye Conference Room (E40-496)

Special IAP Seminars hosted by the MIT Security Studies Program (SSP)

We invite you to join the Security Studies Program for a series of lectures this Independent Activities Period, presented by the Program's Military Fellows.  All IAP events will take place in the Pye Conference Room (E40-496).

A History of Airborne Aircraft-Carriers
with Lieutenant Colonel Nate Padgett 
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 2:00pm (View on the MIT Events Calendar)

Historical account of the US military’s three major attempts at airborne aircraft-carriers along with why they ultimately terminated those programs/experiments. Further, a look at the future of this space and the impact of autonomous agents.

Sponsor:  MIT Security Studies Program (SSP)

Open to the MIT community
MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability related accommodation to attend or have other questions, please contact us at ssp-info@mit.edu.