US Navy Chief unveils plan to be ready for War with China by 2027..

US Navy Chief unveils plan to be ready for War with China by 2027.. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the highest ranking officer in the US Navy, unveiled a plan on Wednesday to be ready for a war with China by 2027 as the US military is preparing for a direct fight with Beijing.. The plan lays out goals to be reached by 2027, including making 80% of the naval force ready for combat deployments on short notice.. Franchetti told The Associated Press she wants to increase combat readiness so 'If the nation calls us, we can push the ‘go’ button, and we can surge our forces to be able to meet the call'..