Ben and Guy break down the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and their true impact, and the risk of nuclear fallout from those attacks.

And they discuss President Trump’s consequential trip to a NATO leaders meeting and major strides by China in quantum computing.

Then, Dr. Mark Lewis, of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, joins the show to talk about hypersonic weapons research, the U.S.-China hypersonics race, and the challenges ahead for the Golden Dome missile shield.

Plus, the “Threat of the Week.”&nbsp;

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Dr. Mark Lewis, of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, joins the show to talk about hypersonic weapons research, the U.S.-China hypersonics race, and the challenges ahead for the Golden Dome missile shield.{ai:summary}<p>U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have raised concerns about potential nuclear fallout and their overall impact. The discussion also highlights President Trump's significant NATO meeting and China's advancements in quantum computing.</p><p>Dr. Mark Lewis from Purdue Applied Research Institute addresses the U.S.-China hypersonics race and the challenges facing the Golden Dome missile shield. The segment concludes with a “Threat of the Week.” #foreignaffairs</p>

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