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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 conflict with China.

The United States Navy released its "Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy" on Thursday, outlining how the U.S. will meet the growing threat of Chinese military aggression against Taiwan by 2027.

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.

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.

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.

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 The US 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 US military leaders prepare the service for a