
To be ready for China in 2027, think new software, not ships: Navy tech officer
The Navy is working to digitize its infrastructure and operations. (Graphic by Breaking Defense, original images via Getty and DVIDS) WEST 2025 — The way the US will beat the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in a near-term Indo-Pacific conflict won’t be with new ships, but with a focus on cutting-edge software and artificial intelligence…