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globalnews.caworld13 days ago
U.S. Special Operations Command Seeks Air-Launched Loitering Munition with 75-Mile Range
U.S. Special Operations Command issued a request for information on June 26 for a new air-launched loitering munition. The RFI specifies performance requirements and seeks cost estimates for potential orders of up to 3,000 units.
washingtonpost.comworld16 days ago
Heavy armor and gunfire reported in Baghdad Green Zone during security operation
Government-aligned special operations forces backed by army armor entered the Green Zone in Baghdad. Gunfire was reported during the operation targeting several pro-Iranian politicians.
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morningstaronline.co.ukworld18 days ago
Study Finds Special Operations Troops Have 18% Higher Cancer Rate but Lower Cancer Death Rate Than Other Service Members
A U.S. Special Operations Command study of health records found elevated cancer rates among special operators compared with conventional forces. The analysis examined more than 231,000 special operations personnel and over 5 million non-special operations service members.
finance19 days ago
Satellite Images Show Smoke Screens on Kerch Bridge After Strikes Damage Multiple Crimean Bridges
Business Insider reported new satellite images from June 2026 showing Russian smoke generator vehicles operating on the Kerch Bridge. Ukrainian special operations forces destroyed a railway bridge near Rozdolne on June 22. Additional strikes damaged the Henichesk and Chonhar brid…
Fox Newssports26 days ago
Nearly 200 injured service members compete in 2026 Warrior Games
Nearly 200 U.S. service members with service-related injuries participated in the 2026 Warrior Games held in San Antonio, Texas. The eight-day event featured 12 adaptive sports for athletes from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force and Special Operati…
Breaking Defenseworld31 days ago
Pentagon Accepts GAO Recommendations to Strengthen Civilian Oversight of Special Operations Acquisitions
The Defense Department agreed to three Government Accountability Office recommendations aimed at strengthening civilian oversight of weapons programs for U.S. special operations forces.
crooksandliars.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendant Elias Irizarry, Who Is Later Appointed to Special Operations Policy Role at Pentagon
@CBSNews reported that Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, now serves as a special assistant with top-secret clearance in the Defense Department.
The Hillpolitics41 days ago
Trump Appoints Jan. 6 Pardoned Veteran Irizarry to Pentagon Special Operations Policy Role
The Defense Department placed Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to offenses at the Capitol and later received a pardon, in an office handling special operations and irregular warfare. The appointment occurred under the Trump administration.
winnipegfreepress.comai43 days ago
Military Leaders Urge Caution on AI Use as Pentagon Advances Battlefield Tools
Adm. Frank Bradley and other U.S. Special Operations Command officials stressed the need for human oversight in AI-driven targeting. The Pentagon continues to integrate AI for faster strikes while facing a contract dispute with Anthropic.
finance45 days ago
Special Operations Chief Says Military Must Drop Some Training Methods
The head of U.S. Special Operations Command stated that the military needs to remove some existing training activities to accommodate new requirements for drones, electronic warfare, and other capabilities.
suasnews.comworld47 days ago
U.S. Special Operations Command Seeks Drone Test Site in Mississippi
The command plans to expand NASA’s Stennis Space Center for air, sea and ground drone testing. A solicitation seeks industry and academic partners to create an Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground.
finance47 days ago
U.S. Special Operations Command Seeks Recruits with Both Technical Skills and Physical Toughness
Military leaders say future special operations troops must combine technical knowledge with traditional combat endurance. The shift follows changes in warfare driven by drones, sensors, and autonomous systems.
tass.compolitics48 days ago
NATO Special Operations Forces Complete 10-Day Joint Training Exercise
Thousands of U.S. and European special operations personnel trained together for ten days under NATO. The exercise focused on testing new tactics and demonstrating the ability to defend Alliance territory.
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tass.comworld52 days ago
Army Special Operations Seeks Upgrades for Quieter Helicopter Missions
Program Executive Officer Steve Smith said current MH-60M and MH-47G helicopters require new systems to conduct future operations with fewer aircraft. Technology from the MV-75 Cheyenne platform is expected to transfer to the special operations fleet in the mid-2030s.
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Defense Newsworld52 days ago
Special Operations Command Adopts New Biometric Identification Tool
U.S. Special Operations Command has adopted Reveal Technology's Identifi platform as a program of record. The mobile application collects fingerprints, facial scans, iris data and voice recognition for field use and cross-references results with a Defense Department database.
finance52 days ago
Green Berets Test Glider Drones for Resupply During NATO Exercise
U.S. Army Green Berets tested autonomous glider drones during a NATO special operations exercise this month in Romania and Macedonia. The drones delivered construction materials, food, and medical supplies while remaining below electronic detection thresholds.
The War Zoneworld53 days ago
SOCOM Seeks Lighter, Longer-Range Rifles and Machine Guns
U.S. Special Operations Command is pursuing new carbines and machine guns that fire farther with greater accuracy while remaining lighter. The command is also exploring hypervelocity 5.56 ammunition and has paused one .338 Norma Magnum program.
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azernews.azworld53 days ago
SOCOM and SOUTHCOM Leaders Seek Expanded Training Ranges and Authority
Commanders of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Southern Command stated this week that they need additional ranges and regulatory flexibility to train for contested environments. Both leaders described current restrictions on drone flights and electromagnetic spectrum use…
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indianexpress.comfinance53 days ago
U.S. Army Considers New Engines for MH-60M Black Hawk Upgrades
U.S. Special Operations Command officials discussed plans for MH-60M upgrades at the SOF Week conference. The upgrades depend on progress with the Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program.
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shrm.orgworld55 days ago
SOCOM Plans Tests of AC-130J Gunship With AESA Radar and AGM-190A Missile
U.S. Special Operations Command is preparing to demonstrate an integrated AESA radar and AGM-190A Small Cruise Missile on the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. The effort seeks to expand the aircraft's range and targeting capabilities for future operations.
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washingtonpost.comworld55 days ago
U.S. Northern Command Forms Nordic Bridge Partnership for Arctic Coordination
U.S. Northern Command is establishing a new partnership called Nordic Bridge to improve coordination among U.S. military commands in the Arctic region. The initiative links NORTHCOM, NORAD, EUCOM, and U.S. Special Operations Command Europe.
Defense Newsworld55 days ago
Air Force Tests Rapid Assembly of New Special Operations Aircraft
Air Force Special Operations Command is testing whether the OA-1K Skyraider II can be disassembled, transported in a cargo jet, and reassembled in the field. The single-engine aircraft is a militarized version of the Air Tractor AT-802 crop duster.
koreaherald.comworld59 days ago
Army Safety Specialist Warns Pentagon Drone Push May Increase Accident Risks
An Army explosive safety specialist stated in a March memo that the Defense Department's rapid development of low-cost drones is bypassing established explosive safety principles. The memo described an incident in which a mini-drone detonated and injured a Special Forces soldier.…
Defense Newsfinance61 days ago
U.S. Special Operations Command Urges Ability to Modify Proprietary Unmanned Systems Without Vendor Approval
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Ferguson told a Senate subcommittee that proprietary agreements with manufacturers prevent operators from upgrading drones at the edge. The issue is acute for unmanned aerial systems whose technology evolves faster than the military can modify them. U.S. special…
insightsonindia.comworld66 days ago
MV Ocean Trader Docks at Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean
The MV Ocean Trader, a vessel operated by U.S. Special Operations Command, has arrived at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The development was reported on social media by accounts monitoring military movements. Diego Garcia serves as a key U.S. military support facility in the r…
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U.S. Army Explores Air Refueling for Cheyenne II MV-75 Aircraft
The U.S. Army is considering adding air refueling capabilities to its Cheyenne II MV-75 tiltrotor fleet. A senior Army aviation official stated that the service lacks organic refueling assets and is exploring solutions. The aircraft, produced by Bell, includes design options for…
gamereactor.euworld93 days ago
US Conducts Rescue Operation for Airmen in Iran as Reported by Ukrainian Analyst
The United States executed a rescue operation for two airmen stranded in Iran, involving special operations forces and multiple aircraft. The operation resulted in the recovery of both individuals despite losses of some equipment. A Ukrainian analyst noted that Russian media and…
Federal Bureau of Investigation / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance96 days ago
Former SOCOM Employee Arrested for Allegedly Transmitting Classified Information to Media Member
The FBI has arrested a former employee of the United States Special Operations Command for allegedly transmitting classified information to a media member. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest. The case involves allegations of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive national…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics98 days ago
Republican Congressman Pat Fallon Suggests Possible US Special Operations Deployment in Iran
Republican Congressman Pat Fallon stated that special operators on the ground may be necessary in Iran. He indicated that he sees no other way to address the situation. The comments were made in response to questions about potential US troop involvement.
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tass.comworld98 days ago
Former USAF Special Tactics Member Describes Rapid Setup of Impromptu Airfield in Iran as U.S. Base
A former member of the U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squadron explained how a dusty strip in Iran could be transformed into a U.S. special operations base within hours. The process involves rapid establishment and defense of the site. The account appears in an exclusive article…
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Mohammadjavad Alikhani / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world98 days ago
Israel Confirms Killing of IRGC Intelligence Chief in Precision Strike on Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces announced that Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in an early morning precision strike on Tehran. An Israeli official stated that Quds Force special operations commander Asghar Bagheri…
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Fortunefinance99 days ago
US Military Conducts Rescue Operation in Iran Using Improvised Airfield Near Isfahan
The US military established a forward arming and refueling point deep inside Iran to rescue an F-15 weapons system officer shot down over the country. The operation involved hundreds of special operations troops and dozens of aircraft in a mountainous region near Isfahan. It foll…
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US Navy SEAL Team 6 Conducts Pilot Rescue Operation in Iran
Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos extracted a US F-15E pilot who ejected in Iran, according to a New York Times report. The operation involved hundreds of special operations troops and military personnel. This event is described as the first confirmed US ground operation in the ongoing…
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U.S. Conducts Rescue Operation for Downed F-15E Crewmember in Iran
Video footage captured a U.S. special operations aircraft conducting a low-altitude rescue for a crewmember ejected from an American F-15E Strike Eagle in southern Iran. The operation involved a CASA C-295W from the 427th Special Operations Squadron based at Pope Army Airfield. T…
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koreaherald.comworld99 days ago
U.S. Air Force Conducts Rescue Operation for F-15E Crewmember Downed in Iran
Video footage released on social media shows a U.S. Air Force rescue operation for a crewmember from a downed American F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran. The operation involved a CASA C-295W aircraft from the 427th Special Operations Squadron, based at Pope Army Airfield in Fort Liberty…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld99 days ago
Wreckage Indicates Destruction of U.S. MH-6M Little Birds at Forward Operating Base
Wreckage at a forward operating base suggests that at least two MH-6M Little Bird helicopters from the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were destroyed. This follows the confirmed loss of two U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft at the same location. T…
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