Drawing on lessons from fleet experimentation and recent real-world developments, Adm. Lisa Franchetti said the Navy must deliver a proven hybrid fleet that incorporates robotic and drone capabilities by 2027 — the year China’s forces are supposed to be ready for war.

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Admiral announces Navy plan to ready fleet for a possible fight with China in 3 years

Admiral Lisa Franchetti says lessons from combat in the Red Sea and Ukraine’s Black Sea fight can help the US prepare for an attack on Taiwan.

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US Navy chief unveils plan to be ready for possible war with China by 2027

The US Navy should aim to have 80% of its force ready to deploy and fight at any moment, naval operations chief Lisa Franchetti said.Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty ImagesThe US Navy is preparing for possible war by 2027, with China in focus, Adm. Lisa Franchetti said.She outlined a seven-goal plan for the US Navy, including having 80% of its forces ready to fight.Franchetti said her focus is based on the assessment that Xi wants China to be rea…

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The US Navy is planning for possible war by 2027, when China expects it will be ready to invade Taiwan, US admiral says

WASHINGTON — Tackling delays in ship maintenance, using more drones, and improving recruiting are part of the Navy’s plan to prepare the fleet in three years for a potential fight with China, the chief of naval operations announced Wednesday in a new initiative called “Project 33.” “The chairman of the People’s Republic of China has told his forces to be ready for war by 2027 — we will be more ready,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the sea service’s…

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The announcement of the goals comes as US leaders are treading a fine line, pledging a commitment to the defence of Taiwan while also working to keep communication open with Beijing to deter greater conflict. Beijing regards Taiwan as part of China to be reunited, by force if necessary. Most countries, including the US, do not recognise Taiwan as an independent state. But Washington opposes any attempt to take the island by force and is legally …

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