What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?

The U.S. Military is exploring Bitcoin's utility in cybersecurity, with Admiral Samuel Paparo calling it a valuable computer science tool as power projection. The concept of power projection refers to a nation's ability to apply its elements of national power to rapidly and effectively deploy forces. This comes after the Islamic Republic of Iran demanded payment in Bitcoin for safe passage across the Strait of Hormuz.