Bryan Clark appears on DW News to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and how drones, missiles, and asymmetric warfare can and have disrupted global trade. He also explores why aircraft carriers and bases are no longer enough, how Iran and non-state actors like the Houthis exploit chokepoints, and what the United States and China are learning about the future of naval warfare.
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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)