Energy Fantasy Meets National Security Reality
By Bob Smith, Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
The Answer, My Friend, Isn’t Blowing in the Wind
In December 2025, the federal government paused construction on several large offshore wind leases, citing national security concerns, particularly radar interference that could compromise defense and aviation systems.
Before addressing the policy implications, it is important to explain why this issue matt…
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