Defence dome over Strait of Hormuz is 'gift' to world, Hegseth says | Michael Clarke analysis

The US defence secretary has boasted of a "red, white and blue" air defence "dome" offering 24/7 protection over the Strait of Hormuz.

Asked about the "dome" that Pete Hegseth claims is in place, Sky's security and defence analyst Michael Clarke says it's an example of "sixth-generation warfare" which uses AI and robotics to accomplish military goals.

He tells presenter Jayne Secker: "This isn't just a dome against missiles coming in; it's a dome which would target ships: any Iranian ships, any boats, any submarines."

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-trump-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-lebanon-13509565

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