China's navy starts testing a next-generation fighter jet on one of its aircraft carriers
China's Navy took a major step towards maritime deployment of the J-35 with trial operations on the CNS Liaoning aircraft carrier.
Navy prepares for China conflict with newly announced strategy
The United States Navy has released documents outlining its goals for meeting the growing threat of Chinese military power in the coming years.The Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy, published Thursday,
Admiral announces Navy plan to ready fleet for a possible fight with China in 3 years
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.
The US Navy is planning for possible war by 2027, when China expects it will be ready to invade Taiwan, US admiral says
Adm. Lisa Franchetti outlined a seven-goal plan for 2027, which Washington has repeatedly said is Xi Jinping's target for readying China's military.
Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine’s Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China
The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future
Navy announces new strategy to counter China
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday released a new strategy designed to ensure the force is ready to meet the rising challenge from China by 2027, with efforts aimed at increasing recruitment and deploying advanced technology.
How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with China
The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea over the past year and what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea to help U.S. military leaders prepare the service for a potential future conflict with China.
US Navy chief unveils plan to be ready for possible war with China by 2027
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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Ukraine isn't flying the most dangerous missions with its F-16s because the pilots are still new to the fighter, US general says
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