Long term threat is China, among others.
Need hi tech NavAir, F35s, next technology in Unmanned Drone Tech from Carriers, and it’s all about keeping way ahead in Radar, Electronics etc. BVR Beyond Visual Range detection and kills.
Concur on upping the utilization of unmanned systems for defense purposes. CNO sent a report (Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Requirements for 2025) to Congress earlier this year in February.
It’s a very interesting (open source) read.