Ben breaks down whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire still exists, the push to ban Chinese-made robots, and new allegations about a powerful CEO aiding the Iranian military. Then, Barry Hinckley, the president of Blue Ops, joins the show to talk about why the U.S. needs thousands of unmanned surface vessels in its fleet, how America can reignite its lagging shipbuilding industry, and whether the U.S. has lost a maritime edge compared to its rival, China. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy break down the possibility of a major escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, the latest on Iran, the idea of U.S. troops on the moon, and whether America is handcuffing itself in the AI race with China. Then, Mike Frank, the deputy chief technology officer at the U.S. Department of the Navy, joins the show to talk about the future of American naval power, the role of unmanned surface vessels, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Guy hosts the show while Ben joins from the Special Operations Forces convention in Tampa, Florida, where he's explores exciting new tech being considered by U.S. Army Green Berets, the Delta Force and the Navy SEALs. Ben interviews Sampriti Bhattacharyya of the advanced-tech maritime transport company Navier aboard one of its electric flying boats. Then we dive into the latest on the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea (CRINKS) alignment.