SAN DIEGO -- The expansion of manned-unmanned teaming, investment in the submarine industrial base and completion of on-time maintenance availabilities are all actions needed to meet the Chief of Naval Operations' goal of an 80% combat surge-ready force, naval officials said today. In September, CNO Adm. Lisa Franchetti published a new Navigation Plan to prepare for potential near-term conflict with China. In this plan, she set a target of achieving and sustaining an 80% combat surge ready posture for ships,...
