Attack helicopters and unmanned drones will increasingly be used to support ground operations instead.
Moreover, the two lithium-ion batteries on each Dreamliner are not considered flight-critical, since they mainly support ground operations.
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The F-35 can be used for other functions, such as close air support for ground troops.
The AC-130 gunship is designed for precise attacks in urban areas while providing close support for ground forces.
The company is also to discontinue or outsource some of its technical support, ground service and cargo operations.
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These "Raptors" would permit the replacement of thirty-year-old F-15s with stealthy planes capable of providing assured air superiority and support for ground forces, even against enemies with advanced anti-aircraft defenses.
Unmanned land vehicles that can offer support behind ground troops or drive themselves in convoys are still being trialed and developed by the likes of Lockheed Martin, but aerial drones are now so prevalent that some in the industry think the market is saturated with manufacturers.
It supports countless small experimental projects that build internal support from the ground-up and launch quickly in prototype to gauge user reaction.
U.S. army units will provide logistical support on the ground plus air mobility -- U.S. helicopters will ferry the NATO forces around.
The decrease in silver production year-over-year was due primarily to ground support rehabilitation work that diverted equipment and personnel away from production, the company said.
That's a state where they can absolutely use your on-the-ground support.
Mr. Obama nonetheless expressed his support for the Ground Zero mosque.
CCiCap was devised for the purpose of identifying a complete launch system - not just a crew "taxi", but a rocket to launch it, and all the necessary ground support operation.
During the first week of the Asian Tsunami in 2004, United Airlines' Mileage Plus members donated 40 million miles to help humanitarian organizations get support on the ground for the relief efforts.
Muriel said that in the face of Northern Alliance opposition to British troops and what is being seen as limited U.S. support for UK ground forces, Britain appeared to be back-tracking on sending its forces.
"We're pleased the company has put forward a new offer to the unions, however the content will need to be considered by the bargaining groups for ground support staff and check-in workers, " said TGWU chief negotiator Brendan Gould.
He also revealed that a French helicopter pilot, Lieutenant Damien Boiteux, was killed in Friday's fighting - during an air raid to support Mali's ground troops in the battle for Konna.
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Its future means of performing amphibious assaults (the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle), its principal airborne assault vehicle (the V-22 Osprey) and the backbone of its dedicated ground-support aviation for decades to come (the F-35) would all be eliminated or rendered unaffordable.
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New York iReporter Patrick O'Connell expressed support for "Stand Your Ground" and similar laws, citing the safety of his two young daughters.
The OS is designed from the ground up to support openness.
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Some Hispanic organizations are saying that's because the President is losing ground in the support in the House and in the Senate on immigration reform discussion.
In fact, at the time of this writing, AERObridge had coordinated over 40 flights in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy to support relief efforts on the ground.
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Massey Energy has marched more than 97% higher during the past year, gaining ground along the support of its 10-month moving average after breaking above this long-term trendline in May 2009.
It carries a host of satellite and laser-guided bombs and is able to remain over targets for long periods of time to assist in close-air support for troops on the ground.
While most of those attempting the flight are millionaires, a Chicago architect is doing it on his own, tapping into his life savings and corporate support to get off the ground in suburban Rockford, Illinois, around sundown Wednesday.
The first fall of the final was won by skill, not weight advantage, as Davidson got Dixon circling and resisting, when with perfect timing kicked both legs from under him and left him with no visible means of support, flat on the ground.
To help protect the support units, leaders will designate ground and air tactical units to watch key areas.
We need also to support first-movers on the ground, and to encourage new initiatives and concrete solutions emerging from the civil society.
"We have our senior-level technical experts on the ground to provide additional support for this tragic and highly unusual incident, " Mr. Arison said in a statement on Tuesday.
All parties and factions will support this plan, which entails designating special recovery zones that will be eligible for massive government support for new communities on higher ground, earthquake and tsunami defenses construction, new infrastructure, etc.
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