The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises. Boeing has teamed up with ASTRO America to 3D-print parts for its Apache attack helicopter as a way to potentially improve supply chains and manufacturing. Pentagon investigators found that $1.8 billion of the inspected equipment was crumbling or at “increased risk” of falling apart because of poor storage The injured were evacuated to hospitals around the state. The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026. The vehicles will first be flown remotely to shuttle cargo around Edwards Air Force Base, followed by human pilots and passengers next year. The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year. The service is now pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase mobility and survivability on the battlefield. Unmanned ground vehicle technology has been progressing, but familiar obstacles remain. The Army has picked two teams to move into a detailed design phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle competition. Load More