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James Kilby

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby participates in a fireside chat with U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti during the Sea-Air-Space 2025 maritime exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April 7, 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White/Released)

How the Navy’s vision to enhance readiness and lethality by 2027 hinges on technology

Adm. James Kilby briefed a small group of reporters on some of the sea service’s associated near-term modernization efforts.

Apr 7, 2025 By Brandi Vincent