Air Force postpones April ABMS demo, discusses COVID-19 impacts on exercises, flying hours

By Courtney Albon / March 18, 2020 at 12:48 PM
The Air Force confirmed today it has postponed an Advanced Battle Management System demonstration, slated for April, until June due to concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak. Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said during a press briefing the service will use the next few months to further advance ABMS technologies in preparation for the June demonstration. The Air Force conducted its first ABMS demo in December , partnering with the Army, Navy and U.S. Northern Command to test the ability...

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