Merlin Advances C-130J Autonomy Program With Preliminary Design Review
Merlin Labs has completed its preliminary design review of an autonomy stack for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft.
US SOCOM Wants AI That Sees, Hears, and Reads the Battlefield
The US Special Operations Command is exploring how artificial intelligence could process data collected during field operations.
Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation
AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.
US Special Ops to Use 500+ Seized Chinese Drones in Training
Instead of being incinerated, more than 500 Chinese-made uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) confiscated by the US state of Florida will be handed over to the US Special Operations Command for target practice and evaluation.
USSOCOM Expands MH‑47G Fleet Through $877M Boeing Award
Boeing has secured an $877.7-million contract to deliver an undisclosed number of MH-47G helicopters for the US Special Operations Command.
New Wearable for US Troops Packs 25 Mini-Detectors for Vitals, Hazard Tracking
US Special Operations Forces will soon get a new chest-worn sensor capable of tracking vital signs and detecting dangerous gases or chemicals, all at the same time.
L3Harris, Air Tractor Deliver First Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II Aircraft
L3Harris and Air Tractor have delivered the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to the US Air Force Special Operations Command.
Unannounced US Tactical Vehicle Spotted With Ukraine Rangers
A US Army light tactical vehicle, reportedly never mentioned in official aid packages, has been spotted among Ukrainian armed forces.
TEKEVER, US Special Operations Command Test AR3 Drone Capabilities
TEKEVER has carried out an operational exercise with its AR3 UAS in collaboration with the US Special Operations Command.
Cyberlux Demos Rotary-Wing Drone in Arctic Conditions for US Special Ops
American tech company Cyberlux Corporation has tested its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system for the US Special Operations Command in Norway.
BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones
BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for US Navy and US Special Operations Command drones.
Conti Federal to Revamp US Army Special Ops Barracks in Germany
The US Army has awarded Conti Federal a task order for the repair and renovation of the Special Operations Forces Barracks in Germany.
General Dynamics Adds Florida Segment to Enhance US Special Ops Services
General Dynamics Information Technology has acquired Iron EagleX to boost its support for the US Special Operations Command and partners.
Merlin to Develop Autonomous Solutions for US Special Ops Super Hercules Aircraft
Merlin has received a contract to develop autonomous capabilities for the US Special Operations Command’s C-130J transport aircraft.
US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operations
Israel’s UVision has received a $74-million contract to deliver a modified version of its Hero-120 loitering munition to the US Special Operations Command.
MQ-9A Reaper Drone Upgrades to Fight Cyber, Anti-Aircraft Threats
General Atomics has announced two major upgrades to its MQ-9A Reaper drones for cyber and anti-aircraft missile threats.
Ohio Contractor Extends Commercial Vehicle Supply for US Special Ops
Battelle has secured a contract to continue supplying Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles for the US Special Operations Command.
US Army Seeks New Recruits for Psychological Operations
The US Army is ramping up its efforts to recruit much-needed soldiers for psychological operations, beginning with the release of an intriguing video.
Kansas Robotics Firm to Develop Nano Drones for US Special Ops
Kansas-based robotics developer Tesseract Ventures has received a contract to manufacture nano drones for the US Special Operations Command.
US Special Command Seeks AESA Radar for C-130 Gunships, Transport
US Special Operations Command has sought market information for a radar upgrade for AC-130J and MC-130J II aircraft.
L3Harris Wins $479M Next-Gen Tactical Radio Contract From US Military
L3Harris has been awarded a $479-million contract to supply the US Special Operations Command with next-generation tactical radios.
US Military Seeks ‘Extreme Long Range’ Sniper Rifles
The US military is turning to industry partners for a new sniper rifle that can strike targets at extremely long range.
US Army Flight Tests ‘Launched Effects’ Air Vehicle
The US Army and US Special Operations Command have conducted the first flight test of the Air-Launched, Tube-Integrated Unmanned System (Altius) 700 air vehicle.
US Special Command Seeks Counter-Electronic Warfare Drone Tech
The US Special Operations Command is seeking information on a drone that takes down ground-based enemy electronic warfare systems.
