The House and Senate GOP must prioritize passing Reconciliation 3.0 to fund the military and address the munitions gap exposed by the battle with Iran. The US needs to surge more defensive capabilities to its allies in the Gulf and Israel while preparing its own military to open and keep open the Strait for as long as Iran attempts to close it.

US Military Strengths and Weaknesses

The battle with Iran has revealed the weaknesses in the US military, including the lack of interceptors. The US needs to invest in its defense industry to address these gaps and support its allies. Dr. Eliot A. Cohen, the 9th Dean of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, notes that the US procurement system is not designed for serious war fighting.

The US has enjoyed complete air superiority in every conflict since the start of the First Gulf War, but that era is over due to missiles and drones. The US needs to adapt to this new reality and invest in its defense capabilities. The House and Senate GOP must put aside their differences and work together to pass Reconciliation 3.0 and provide for the common defense.

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