Making the Hyper Enabled Operator a reality Special Operations Command wants to apply the internet of things to the war fighter, cut out the analyst and enable cognitive overmatch at the individual level. By: Nathan Strout June 12
Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration Air Force Special Operations Command originally wanted a high energy laser mounted on an AC-130J Ghostrider by the end of 2019. By: Nathan Strout June 9
Special Operations Command is diving into space SOCOM is looking into putting its own cubesats on orbit, but its also looking into hosted payloads with other constellations, from DARPA's project Blackjack to commercial satellites like Starlink or OneWeb. By: Nathan Strout June 6
Special Operations Command wants to put all mission data in a single pane of glass Special Operations Command is launching a new program, Mission Command, that will present all the data needed for a mission in a single visualization. By: Nathan Strout May 31
US special ops command at odds with Air Force over need for light-attack aircraft U.S. Special Operations Command advocated for a light-attack capability as essential to its operations during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, though the Air Force's recent decisions hint the service may not be as eager. By: Jen Judson and Valerie Insinna May 17, 2019
It’s ‘getting real’: Special Ops Iron Man suit takes shape The informally named “Iron Man” suit that U.S. Special Operations has been developing will start to come together over the next 18 months with a first prototype expected to be fully built by the end of 2018. By: Jen Judson May 18, 2017
The SEALs want their divers going deeper and wirelessly networked Navy Special Warfare Command wants SEALs to be wirelessly networked and communicating clearly and ever-deeper depths, and get that information to operators over the horizon and on the beach. By: David B. Larter May 18, 2017
Virtual jump simulator aims to cut down on parachute accidents In recent years, Special Operations Command has dealt with a spike in fatal parachute accidents, with 2015 being one of the deadliest years for operators in free-fall training. A California-based company is hoping to help SOCOM make jumps training safer through virtual reality. By: David B. Larter May 17, 2017
US Army Special Ops commander lifts curtain on 2035 strategy The head of U.S. Army Special Operations Command lifted the curtain on the command's 2035 strategy and campaign plan that will be unveiled in an unclassified version in July. By: Jen Judson May 17, 2017
When fighting outside in 50 degrees below zero, the enemy is moisture When sweat hits arctic temperature, it freezes. Where that happens in your clothes makes the difference in cold weather warfare. By: David B. Larter May 17, 2017
From Mars to military: Perimeter detection just got smarter The capability for troops and special operators to detect something on the perimeter of a base camp or out in the field just got smarter. By: Jen Judson May 17, 2017
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