US Navy Captain Describes Red Sea Clash as 'Knife Fight in a Phone Booth'

The US Navy's recent conflict with the Houthis in the Red Sea has provided valuable lessons in high-tempo air defense operations, highlighting the challenges of modern maritime warfare and the significantly greater complexities a future conflict with China would entail, including longer-range engagements, advanced missile technology, and the need for improved reloading and cost-effective defense strategies.