John Phelan

John Phelan, the Secretary of the Navy, brings expertise in naval modernization and unmanned systems to the conversation. He discusses how the Navy is centralizing unmanned efforts under a senior admiral, focusing on real-time testing and integration for offense and defense. Phelan also emphasizes the need for rapid iteration in procurement to avoid obsolescence in unmanned technologies. He highlights the strategic implications of unmanned warfare in the Indo-Pacific, showcasing how these systems are reshaping the dynamics of modern warfare.