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Special Operations
April 2021
SOCOM Keeps Pushing for New ‘Armed Overwatch’ Aircraft
Despite hurdles, Air Force Special Operations Command is still gung-ho about purchasing a replacement for its U-28A Draco manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform that will also be able to offer air support to commandos on the ground in austere regions. -
Defense Department
March 2021
When Hondo Talks, People Should Listen
The change in the administration in January meant a change in leadership at the Defense Department. -
Special Operations
March 2021
SOCOM Shows Interest in Hybrid, AI-Enabled Vehicles
Special Operations Command is experimenting with emerging technologies as it works to bolster its ground vehicle fleet with new capabilities. -
Special Operations
February 2021
JUST IN: SOCOM Could Purchase 'Armed Overwatch' Aircraft in 2022
Depending on the results of an upcoming demonstration, Air Force Special Operations Command may begin procurement of a replacement for its U-28A Draco manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform known as Armed Overwatch sometime in fiscal year 2022, said the head of the command Feb. 15. -
Space
August 2020
JUST IN: Continuing Resolution Could Hit Space Force Hard
A potential continuing resolution for fiscal year 2021 could have an outsized effect on the Pentagon’s newest armed service, said the vice commander of the Space Force Aug. 20. -
Space
July 2020
JUST IN: Space Force Tightening Ties with U.K.
Facing increased threats from adversaries around the globe, the U.S. Space Force wants to collaborate more closely with the United Kingdom on space operations, said the head of the service July 15. -
Special Operations
July 2020
SOCOM Rolls Out New Software Program Office
By Connie LeeSpecial Operations Command is standing up a new office solely geared toward software acquisition. -
Special Operations
June 2020
SOCOM’s Tech Initiatives Reflect Old, New Mission Sets
Special Operations Command is investing in new technologies and weapons with an eye toward balancing its current counterterrorism missions with great power competition. -
Special Operations
June 2020
SOCOM Gung-Ho on Biotechnologies
Special Operations Command has listed biotechnologies as one of its top technology needs and is examining how it can improve the performance and health of its commandos. -
Special Operations
May 2020
VSOFIC NEWS: SEAL Teams Get Funding Boost for New Tech
Special Operations Command has wrapped up most of its work developing new undersea and surface craft for SEAL teams, but is on the lookout for cutting edge technologies that can make them more lethal and survivable, SOCOM acquisition officials said May 13.
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