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Special Operations
May 2021
Shadow Warriors Pursuing Next-Gen Surveillance Tech
By Jon HarperU.S. Special Operations Command and the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity are pursuing new technologies to identify and track threats. -
Special Operations
May 2021
Industry Supports Special Ops With Lethality Enhancements
By Scott R. GourleyFrom small arms modifications and related sighting systems to mounts for crew served weapons, industry is presenting U.S. Special Operations Forces with a broad range of potential lethality enhancements. -
Special Operations
April 2021
VIEWPOINT: Partnered Operations in SOF Acquisition
By Jim SmithIt’s a simple enough principle — we are better when we work together with a diverse set of partners to provide the capabilities required to enable Special Operations Forces. -
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.
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