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October 2023
JUST IN: Global Competition Reshaping Special Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the United States focused squarely on great power competition, Special Operations Forces are navigating a transition from a counterterrorism-focused force to one that can fight both peer adversaries and Pentagon bureaucracy. -
August 2023
Special Operators Essential for National Strategy
By Michael BayerAs we head into a very busy fall season, please pause for a moment to turn your thoughts to our military and their families, especially those deployed around the world protecting our freedom, values and way of life. -
June 2023
Navy SEALs Seek New Tech for Covert Missions
TAMPA, Florida — Whether it is in super-fast and stealthy boats, mini-submarines or combat diving suits, Special Operations Command’s elite maritime forces — better known as SEALs — are on the lookout for technologies that make their jobs easier. -
May 2023
BREAKING: Navy SEALs Long-Awaited Dry Sub in Operation by ‘Memorial Day’ (UPDATED)
TAMPA, Florida — By the end of the month, Navy SEALs conducting clandestine underwater missions could arrive at their destinations bone dry rather than sopping wet. -
May 2023
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Special Ops Command, DARPA to Investigate Electric-Hybrid Helicopters
A host of established aircraft makers and startups are offering so-called “flying cars” — all electric or electric-hybrid vertical takeoff and landing vehicles that may appear to be a perfect fit for special operations mission — but so far, none impress. -
January 2023
Troops Need Training on Information Threats, Official Says
Misinformation and disinformation pose a serious threat to all levels of the armed forces, a Defense Department official said. -
November 2022
JUST IN: Special Operations Forces at ‘Inflection Point’ as Global Threats Evolve
As the threat environment continues to evolve, U.S. special operations forces must adapt their focus and capabilities to meet these new challenges, officials said. -
October 2022
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists to Hostile States: Special Operators Can’t Pivot Too Much
AQABA, Jordan — While the war between Ukraine and Russia has garnered much of the world’s attention this year, the Middle East remains a volatile region due to terrorist groups, a top U.K military officer said Oct. 31 at a gathering of the region’s special operations leaders. -
July 2022
Special Operators Await Speedier Helicopters
TAMPA, Florida — The Army is working on developing two new speedy helicopters, and Special Operations Command expects them both to one day be in its inventory — with modifications, of course. -
July 2022
‘AI Is Not a Technology’ and Other Thoughts
TAMPA, Florida — Most defense industry conferences deliver what is promised: business intelligence on present or future government requirements that can lead to contracts.