The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft. The U.S. Army has fielded the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to its first unit, a major step toward modernizing the force's combat vehicles. The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle will replace the aging M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle could have a human driver or run by remote operation. The upgraded version of the tank is due to be delivered to the service next spring. Autonomous casualty evacuation, combat surgery telemedicine and more advances are needed. “Ground to space, rear to deep: From a threat standpoint, we have to be prepared to operate in that entire range.” TLS-BCT, TLS-EAB and MFEW-AL each serve their own purpose. But what military and industry officials emphasize is their battlefield synergy. Defense officials have said Washington maintains an advantage over Beijing in the Indo-Pacific because of a constellation of friendly, helpful nations. The U.S. Army and Marine Corps' Joint Air-to-Ground Missile has been cleared for full-rate production. Load More