Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at FDD and retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, joins the show to provide in-depth analysis of the Iran conflict. Mark gives his thoughts on naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, including their strategic implications for the progress of the war. He also discusses drone warfare, missile defense, and the broader geopolitical context. Mark also explains how Ukraine and Russia are playing growing parts in the war.
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02:30 A constant menace
07:34 Radar and THAAD
11:06 Hormuz
20:26 Real deterrence
31:36 Russian targeting
38:38 Conservation of resources
46:03 Life at sea
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