Bryan Clark appears on the Mission Critical Podcast to discuss the United States’ ongoing efforts to make the Strait of Hormuz safe for commercial shipping. He examines plans to use autonomous surface vessels and underwater drones to confront the challenge of sea mines.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)