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SOF Week 2023: Commander, Special Operations Command - Korea interview
The Commander of Special Operations Command - Korea provides an update at SOF Week 2023.
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Read the latest special ops news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest special forces headlines.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario
The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.
Land Warfare
AUSA 2023: US Army to double combined SOF, space, cyber experimentations in 2024
The service conducted seven collective field exchanges this year but has now planned to hold more than 14 events next year.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Updated: Türkiye unveils Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV
Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence showcase Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV featuring explosive payload and ISR capabilities. The vessel's swift production hints at its potential role in asymmetric warfare, with graphics resembling Ukrainian systems.
Land Warfare
FNSS show latest Pars IV 6x6 vehicle at IDEF
At IDEF 2023, FNSS Suvunma Sistemleri is showcasing the Pars IV (6x6) Special Operational Vehicle (SOV), which is now being deployed by the Türkiye’s Army Special Forces Command.
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I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
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I/ITSEC 2023: US Marine Corps seek AI capabilities for training purposes
The US Marine Corps is divesting its legacy training systems and simulations to adopt solutions that can enable replicating current and future operating environments with high fidelity.
Featured videos
Special Operations
SOF Week 2023: GSOF reflects on a successful first SOF Week (video)
As the inaugural SOF Week draws to a close, the head of the Global SOF Foundation reflects on a successful event.
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Training
Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training
28th November 2023
Enhancing capabilities through simulation training fosters effective advancement and equips forces for evolving environments.
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Land Warfare
Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail
9th October 2023
The procurement of new amphibious tracked All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for the Netherlands Marines under the Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility Band Vagn (FLATM BV) has been pushed back again.
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Land Warfare
Rising Anti-Armour Threats in Ukraine Spotlight Need for Active Protection Systems (Studio)
6th September 2023
Amid the evolving threats in modern warfare, active protection systems (APS), like Rafael’s Trophy, offer advanced defence for armoured vehicles.
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Land Warfare
How to assure secure & resilient tactical communications in the new era
6th September 2023
Bittium’s handheld and vehicle-mounted Tough SDR radios support game-changing connectivity for real-time situational awareness
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri and CABI team up on enhanced integration for underwater vehicles
10th August 2023
A new integration package is being offered that will allow ships and underwater vehicles operate together seamlessly.
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Air Warfare
Japan explores missile launching from cargo planes
26th July 2023
Japan is considering the use of cargo planes to launch missiles, aiming to diversify its launch platform options. The introduction of the Rapid Dragon system, tested by the USAF, could expand the capabilities of the JSDF's stand-off missile arsenal.
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Naval Warfare
US declares IOC for special operations mini-sub
25th July 2023
Lockheed Martin's Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) achieves Initial Operational Capability with US Special Operations Command. This vehicle enables covert underwater missions, transforming undersea warfare for special operators.
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Naval Warfare
OSI to deliver T-ACT navigation systems to German navy for small craft operations
21st July 2023
OSI Maritime Systems has been contracted to provide T-ACT tactical and high-speed navigation systems to the German Navy for its small craft operations. The advanced capabilities support complex missions and interoperability.
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Land Warfare
Fibrotex develops mobile camouflage systems for US clients
19th July 2023
Fibrotex’s camouflage triad will be complete with the development of mobile camouflage systems.
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Land Warfare
French paratroopers showcase new Grizzly tactical vehicles
19th July 2023
Supplied by Arquus, the platform is built to provide modularity, payload capacity, firepower and mobility in the most challenging terrains.
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Digital Battlespace
Rafael demonstrates BNET tactical communications for Romanian special forces
13th July 2023
Rafael showcased the capabilities of its BNET communications system to Romanian special forces in an effort to demonstrate real-time battle management and information gathering in complex operational environments.
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Special Operations
UPDATED: Romania orders Polaris DAGOR special operations vehicles
12th July 2023
Polaris has been awarded a contract to provide 50 of its DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicles to Romania, joining other NATO countries such as Canada, the UK and US as operators.
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Land Warfare
Germany, Netherlands place €1.9 billion order for Caracal airmobile vehicles
11th July 2023
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the supply of Caracal airmobile platforms, worth €1.9 billion.
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Naval Warfare
UK and Netherlands team up for future littoral strike platforms
30th June 2023
London and The Hague have agreed to explore opportunities to collaboratively develop a future littoral strike platform as the two countries celebrate 50 years of the Joint Amphibious Force.
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Land Warfare
Polaris adds remote weapon station to MRZR Alpha light vehicle
28th June 2023
Polaris displayed an MRZR Alpha vehicle fitted with a Kongsberg Protector RS2 remote weapon station (RWS) at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington DC.
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Land Warfare
US marines get expeditionary boost from new ULTV vehicle programme
20th June 2023
The USMC has reached the IOC milestone and started fielding the Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle.
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Digital Battlespace
Paris Air Show: Hanwha Phasor gears up to launch new multi-orbit SATCOM solution
19th June 2023
Hanwha Phasor, a London-based subsidiary of South Korean defence giant Hanwha, is gearing up to launch a new SATCOM solution that offers militaries multi-orbit access from a single panel.
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Air Warfare
Capewell Europe details UK Large Boat Aerial Delivery pitch
16th June 2023
Capewell’s solution for airdropping boats builds upon decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise for aerial delivery.
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Land Warfare
Brazilian Army releases requirements for armoured speedboats
15th June 2023
The craft are expected to be used in various missions including ISR, offensive and defensive actions, critical infrastructure protection, special operations, patrol and engineering and logistical support.
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Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training
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![Rising Anti-Armour Threats in Ukraine Spotlight Need for Active Protection Systems (Studio)]()
Rising Anti-Armour Threats in Ukraine Spotlight Need for Active Protection Systems (Studio)
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![AUSA 2023: US Army to double combined SOF, space, cyber experimentations in 2024]()
AUSA 2023: US Army to double combined SOF, space, cyber experimentations in 2024
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![Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail]()
Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail
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![Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training]()
Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training
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![AUSA 2023: US Army to double combined SOF, space, cyber experimentations in 2024]()
AUSA 2023: US Army to double combined SOF, space, cyber experimentations in 2024
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![How to assure secure & resilient tactical communications in the new era]()
How to assure secure & resilient tactical communications in the new era
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![Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail]()
Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail
