by Dave DeCamp, Antiwar:
Adm. Gilday says the US Navy has a ‘fight tonight’ posture when it comes to Russia and China
A high-level Navy official said Wednesday that the US should prepare for the possibility of China invading Taiwan as soon as this year.
“So when we talk about the 2027 window, in my mind, that has to be a 2022 window or potentially a 2023 window. I can’t rule it out,” said Adm. Michael Gilday, the chief of naval operations.
The “2027 window” refers to a claim from retired Adm. Phil Davidson, the former head of US Indo-Pacific Command, who said last year he believes China could invade within six years. Gilday said he was prioritizing a “fight tonight” posture for the US Navy with respect to China and Russia.