From blueprint to the battlefield, how the US is preparing for tomorrow’s world order

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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

“I don’t have a ballpark,” White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.
US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockade

Zero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.
US Air Force debuts operational AI wargame system

WarMatrix is an AI-powered system meant to keep human judgement central to wargaming and was marked operational during an event in late March.
AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant

The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.