152: US Army Wants More Patriot Battalions + US Navy Extends Life of 4 Destroyers + US Navy Warships Enter Red Sea + US Army Directed Energy Efforts + AFC Commanding General Interview

In order:
1. US Navy extends life of 4 x Destroyers.
2. USS Carter Hall and USS Bataan enter the Red Sea in support of US Navy 5th Fleet.
3. US to possibly place armed personnel on commercial vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
4. Directed Energy weapons difficult to sustain in austere environments.
5. 50kw laser Strykers (4 each) ready for developing tactics, techniques, and procedures (with crews) ahead of operational assessment.
6. US Army wants more Patriot Battalions.
7. Interview with Commanding General of Army Futures Command (AFC).