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Special Operations

June 2021

SOCOM Preparing for ‘Omni-Domain’ Battle

By Mandy Mayfield
Special Operations Command’s chief data officer is looking beyond the military’s multi-domain operations strategy for the best way to manage a deluge of data and information.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Microsoft, SOCOM Highlight Need for Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

By Meredith Roaten
Microsoft’s CEO said the corporation is involved in a “significant amount” of research and development for more ethical artificial intelligence.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: SOCOM Looking to Break Barriers to Deliver Data Globally

By Stew Magnuson
Lisa Costa is looking for opportunities to “break glass” at Special Operations Command where she serves as director of communications systems and chief information officer.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Body Armor, Ammo Among New Tech for Commandos

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Special Operations Command is investing in new “game changing” equipment that will better protect and enhance the capabilities of commandos on the ground.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: AFSOC Studying Development of Amphibious Aircraft

By Meredith Roaten
The Air Force’s Special Operations is prioritizing the development of a plane that can take off and land from the water along with other capabilities.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Commandos Asking for New High-Tech Training Tools

By Jon Harper
Cyber, electronic warfare and information operations are expected to be critical elements of future operating environments for U.S commandos.
Defense Department

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Pentagon Looks to Incorporate 'Climate Resilience' into Future Weapon Systems

By Mandy Mayfield
The Pentagon is working to adapt to how a changing climate could impact its weapons and acquisition systems, an official said May 19.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Spending on Special Ops Radios, Computers Takes Big Dip

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Special Operations Command has made large budget reductions to its program executive office for command, control, communications and computers, said the head of the office May 18.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Special Operators Deploying to U.S. Tech Hubs

By Jon Harper
U.S. Special Operations Forces are used to deploying to warzones like Afghanistan and other austere and dangerous regions of the world. Now, some are being sent to innovation hubs right here in the United States.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Commander Sees New Era of ‘Cognitive Conflict’ for Special Operators

By Stew Magnuson
The withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan later this year will mark the beginning of a new era for Special Operations Forces.