ABMS Experiments Pick Up Steam

With the success of the first Advanced Battle Management System experiment, more commanders are starting to take notice and hoping to get in on the action. Pacific Air Forces boss Gen. Charles Q. Brown told reporters he’s been in regular conversations with ABMS Chief Architect Preston Dunlap to bring the third experiment to the Indo-Pacific in August. It’s still unclear if the exercise would piggyback on an existing PACAF exercise, or if it would stand alone, but Brown said he wants to make sure it includes not only U.S. assets, but also capabilities of joint partners. Read more ►