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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.
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.
fortune.comai43 days ago
U.S. Military Accelerates AI Use in Targeting Under Trump Administration
Admiral Frank Bradley said humans must retain confidence that AI will deliver violence only where intended. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to push rapid AI adoption across the military.
Fortunefinance43 days ago
U.S. Military Accelerates AI Integration for Targeting and Intelligence While Facing Pushback from AI Contractor
Adm. Frank Bradley cautioned on AI lethality at a Tampa conference while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth advances rapid AI adoption. The Pentagon ended a $200 million Anthropic contract after a supply-chain designation.
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.
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.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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kpbs.orgworld54 days ago
Navy Explores Pairing SEAL Delivery Vehicles With Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
The U.S. Navy is testing ways for uncrewed underwater vehicles to operate alongside crewed submersibles carrying SEALs. Officials described potential benefits and remaining technical challenges during a recent conference.
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nationalpost.comworld54 days ago
Naval Special Warfare Command to Upgrade Combatant Craft Fleet
U.S. Naval Special Warfare plans upgrades to its combatant craft assault, medium, and heavy vessels. The changes focus on open systems architecture, shock mitigation, hybrid propulsion, and next-generation designs.
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.