Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker discusses the recent buildup of U.S. military power in the Middle East on ‘Varney & Co.’ #foxbusiness #varneyamdco

00:00 Introduction & Iran’s Power Dynamics
01:05 Significance of US Naval Buildup & Iran Blockade
01:44 US Munitions Depletion & Taiwan Defense Concerns
02:59 The Drone Warfare Cost Dilemma
03:25 Developing Cheaper Drone Defense Solutions

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