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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

20th May 2026

AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

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

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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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First Look: Inside the US Army's SOF base camp (video)

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First Look: Inside the US Army's SOF base camp (video)

26th July 2019

The US Army is refining a prototype concept for a 25-man Expeditionary Outpost that could be applied to both Special Operations Force (SOF) and Security …

NSW looks to individual gear enhancements

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NSW looks to individual gear enhancements

25th July 2019

While United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) planners are looking toward a range of broad options to enhance the lethality of individual operators, some SOF …

Spooky returns from final combat deployment

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Spooky returns from final combat deployment

22nd July 2019

The US Air Force Special Operations Command’s last AC-130U Spooky gunship has completed its final combat deployment, the US Air Force announced on 18 July.The …

Gentex wins USSOCOM helmet contract

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Gentex wins USSOCOM helmet contract

12th July 2019

Gentex has received an IDIQ contract from the US Department of Defense to supply personnel equipment for US Special Operations Forces. Under the contract – …

Singapore beefs up special ops and cyber capabilities

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Singapore beefs up special ops and cyber capabilities

3rd July 2019

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is in the process of ramping up its capabilities in cyber-defence and building a new Special Operation Command Centre (SOCC) …

MetaVR to provide more Reaper training software

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MetaVR to provide more Reaper training software

1st July 2019

The US Army Joint Technology Center and Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) has purchased an additional 86 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) licenses to provide …

Safran's first MFF delivery due

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Safran's first MFF delivery due

27th June 2019

Safran will deliver its first military freefall (MFF) ensemble to the French Army in the final quarter of 2019 as part of the Multi-Mission Parachute …

Protolab delivers 6x6 PMPV to Finland

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Protolab delivers 6x6 PMPV to Finland

26th June 2019

Protolab has delivered the first Protolab 6x6 Protected Multi-Purpose Vehicles (PMPV) to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).  The company is delivering four PMPVs to the …

USSOCOM looks to future helicopter cockpit

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USSOCOM looks to future helicopter cockpit

21st June 2019

US Special Operations Command is exploring industry capabilities for a “next generation Special Operations Aviation cockpit.” Command interest in related industry capabilities was expressed in …

USSOCOM looks to mobile messaging

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USSOCOM looks to mobile messaging

19th June 2019

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking to gain knowledge of potential sources to explore industry capabilities for a Secure Mobile Messaging Solution (SMMS). …

US Army Psychological Operations achieves grade recognition

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US Army Psychological Operations achieves grade recognition

18th June 2019

Reflective of their recognized contribution to special operations, Soldiers from the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Psychological Operations Regiment …

New grenade launcher sight explored

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New grenade launcher sight explored

17th June 2019

The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking industry information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Low to Medium …

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