"Navy's Advancements in Manned-Unmanned Fleet and Emerging Tech"
Adm. Lisa Franchetti is optimistic about the Navy's ability to operate a manned-unmanned fleet within the next decade, citing ongoing prototyping and experimentation with unmanned systems in various fleets. The Navy aims to incorporate unmanned systems into real-world operations in three phases, with a fully operational unmanned fleet expected in the next decade. Franchetti also highlighted the Navy's focus on infrastructure, networks, and enablers for future unmanned operations, as well as the incorporation of emerging technologies to enhance combat capabilities.