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SOF Week 2026: US NSW explores 3D-printed USVs for forward-deployed operations

19th May 2026

US Naval Special Warfare Command is assessing the feasibility of rapidly producing expendable mid-sized USVs in theatre to support SOF and maritime security missions.

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SOF Week 2026: Galvion unveils Cortex Evo integrated combat helmet

19th May 2026

Galvion has introduced its Cortex Evo integrated head system, combining ballistic protection, power, data and processing capabilities within a single combat helmet architecture.

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Land Warfare magazine: UGVs, North African AFV market and more

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Land Warfare magazine: UGVs, North African AFV market and more

23rd June 2021

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SOFINS puts UAV innovation on the menu

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SOFINS puts UAV innovation on the menu

23rd June 2021

Novel applications to be displayed at an upcoming French SOF exhibition include the integration of acoustic shot detection technology on a mini-UAV.

NP Aerospace achieves exclusive bomb suit standard

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NP Aerospace achieves exclusive bomb suit standard

17th June 2021

NP Aerospace has been awarded the second-ever NIJ certification for its new bomb disposal suit.

Boeing obtains Chinook Block II contract modification

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Boeing obtains Chinook Block II contract modification

16th June 2021

USSOCOM orders long-lead components and parts for the SOF variant of the CH-47 Chinook multirole heavy-lift helicopter.

USSOCOM picks five for Armed Overwatch demos

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USSOCOM picks five for Armed Overwatch demos

14th June 2021

Five teams take a share of the $19.3 million pot for Phase III prototype demonstrations.

Air Warfare magazine: tankers, RAF modernisation and more

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Air Warfare magazine: tankers, RAF modernisation and more

9th June 2021

Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.

France eyes CORVUS as alternative to Skylark

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France eyes CORVUS as alternative to Skylark

3rd June 2021

French SOF take a do-it-yourself approach to drone development.

French SOF operators team with SMEs on innovations

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French SOF operators team with SMEs on innovations

26th May 2021

New equipment for French SOF is based on ideas from the coalface.

L3Harris Wescam to perform IRES FLIR upgrade

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L3Harris Wescam to perform IRES FLIR upgrade

24th May 2021

USSOCOM is mitigating obsolescence and enhancing forward-looking IR on its helicopters.

AFSOC shines a light on laser for Ghostrider and amphibious MC-130J

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AFSOC shines a light on laser for Ghostrider and amphibious MC-130J

21st May 2021

Transformative initiatives for US Air Force Special Operations Command include installing a 60kW attack laser on an AC-130J gunship and developing an amphibious MC-130J tanker.

Special forces face uphill task, says USSOCOM chief

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Special forces face uphill task, says USSOCOM chief

20th May 2021

With near-peer adversaries snapping at their heels, US special forces face a more contested environment in future operations.

SOF pivots towards three-tiered ISR

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SOF pivots towards three-tiered ISR

19th May 2021

US special forces must leverage space, cyberspace and unmanned capabilities to operate in semi-permissive and potentially non-permissive environments.

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