Acting CNO reveals fleets’ surge readiness at around 68 percent amid quest for 80
The push for higher surge readiness comes at a time when the Navy's operational commitments globally are rising, to include at the United States's southern border.
The push for higher surge readiness comes at a time when the Navy's operational commitments globally are rising, to include at the United States's southern border.
Prioritizing investments in the Navy’s bases and facilities is part of the CNO’s recently published "Navigation Plan" and associated "Project 33," a targeted effort at preparing the service for a conflict with China over Taiwan in 2027.
The time left for the US Navy to prepare for a conflict with China is deceivingly short.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti writes the Navy will "face deep strategic constraints" in the future short of any boost to its budget.
"The threat before the nation requires timely action, and the current trajectory simply doesn’t match reality," writes Brent Sadler of the Heritage Foundation.
Amid inflation pressure, Gilday says the Navy "will prioritize modernization over preserving force structure."