Global Security Threats and Military Readiness

Escalating global threats from Russia, China, Iran, and Houthis, combined with US military overstretch and missile inventory depletion. Recent events: Poland thwarts Russian plot to kill American citizen; China ICBM test; North Korea missile launch; Houthi escalation; analysis warns of 'World War III'. Hegseth tells Latin American military leaders US is done with 'gender issues' and 'climate change' focus. New: Trump shipbuilding overhaul replaces problematic electromagnetic systems with proven steam/hydraulic. U.S. applies unprecedented economic tactics on Iran; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. New aircraft carrier heads to Mideast amid deployment strain. Status: developing.