An Air Force Air Combat Command spokeswoman said this week the command is laying the groundwork for an Advanced Battle Management System analysis of alternatives to decide a way forward for the service's battle management and command-and-control missions. ACC spokeswoman Jennifer Spradlin said in emails sent Oct. 16 and 19 the AOA to explore options for ABMS components will start in late fiscal year 2018 and is expected to conclude in FY-19. The AOA is expected to consider the future...