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Defence Notes
US Special Operations Command sets out tech priorities
1st June 2022
Senior USSOCOM leaders highlight counter-UAS, tactical mobility and the need for a sophisticated common operating picture as priorities for US special forces.
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Land Warfare
Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha
31st May 2022
The design of the tracked version of the MRZR Alpha vehicle, originally intended for Arctic mobility, has been refined to cope with soft soil and mixed terrain.
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Defence Notes
Boeing Q1 results reveal T-7 trainer trouble
27th April 2022
Boeing's T-7 next generation trainer programme has suffered financial difficulties linked to supplier problems and COVID-19 complications.
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to rebuild six more Chinooks for USSOCOM
11th March 2022
US Special Operations Command orders six remanufactured MH-47G helicopters from Boeing.
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Air Warfare
Ghostrider gunships receive upgraded EW countermeasure
3rd March 2022
ALQ-251 RFCM systems aboard AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft are designed to protect against EW systems and radar-guided weapons in contested environments.
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Land Warfare
French infantry receives new FN SCAR-H rifles
25th February 2022
Pictures of soldiers operating the rifles during training in Caylus camp were released by the French Army.
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Air Warfare
Mwari design evolves to combat MALE UAVs
9th March 2022
Paramount claims a new configuration of its Mwari light combat aircraft is capable of intercepting drones flying at up to 30,000ft.
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Digital Battlespace
USSOCOM orders more Falcon IV radios
14th February 2022
Modification raises the overall contract value for USSOCOM manpack radios to more than $550 million.
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Digital Battlespace
US special forces leverage AI for C-UAS missions
21st January 2022
Anduril will provide AI-based C-UAS software for US special forces.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics trusts in Mojave UAV investment to disrupt SOF market
17th December 2021
General Atomics has grand ambitions for its newest UAV Mojave and is backing itself to secure orders from SOF operators.
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Digital Battlespace
USSOCOM choppers to receive BLoS radios
8th December 2021
The AN/PRC-160(V) radio will be installed aboard MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters.
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Digital Battlespace
USSOCOM orders more small SATCOM terminals
6th December 2021
SDN-Lite is capable of operating in X-, Ku- and Ka- frequency bands.
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Defence Helicopter
MH-47G renew programme continues for USSOCOM
26th November 2021
Boeing is to provide six remanufactured MH-47G Chinooks to USSOCOM.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: XR to aid USSOCOM jumpmaster training
25th November 2021
USSOCOM is set to receive a new XR free-fall jumpmaster virtual training system to supplement its initial and recurrent training courses.
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Naval Warfare
Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?
29th October 2021
Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Next Generation JAGMS (First Batch)
Programme Background Programme Requirements The existence of the Next Generation JAGMS programme was first disclosed at an industry event in February 2019. Officials noted a ...
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MRZR Alpha LTATV
Programme Background Polaris Government and Defense was awarded a contract to provide up to 1,500 LTATVs to USSOCOM in September 2013. These were based on ...
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GMV 1.1
Programme Background The GMV 1.1 programme commenced with the release of an RfP in June 2012. USSOCOM sought a platform that was lighter than the ...
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Loitering munitions
Echelon 2: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
Programme Background Requirements The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has made loitering capabilities a priority in its efforts to support counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) operations and ...
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Tiltrotors
V-22 Osprey (USN)
Programme Background Requirement According to USN FY2023 Budget Estimate documentation, the V-22 programme provides an aircraft to meet the amphibious and vertical assault needs of ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 600 [USSOCOM]
Programme Background Contract One AeroVironment confirmed in an April 2021 statement that it had been awarded a $26 million contract from the United States Special Operations ...
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ISR/special mission
Armed Overwatch/Targeting (USA)
Programme Background The Armed Overwatch programme was revealed in March 2020, during a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) industry briefing. In June 2021, the USSOCOM awarded a $19.3 ...
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Loitering munitions
Echelon 0: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
Programme Background Requirements The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has made loitering capabilities a priority in its efforts to support counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) operations ...
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Loitering munitions
Maritime Launched Effects (MLE) [US]
Background Origin & Requirment The loitering munition effort dates back to at least 2018 and used to be called the Maritime Precision Engagement (MPE). The US Special ...
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Loitering munitions
Echelon 1: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
Programme Background Requirements The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has made loitering capabilities a priority in its efforts to support counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) operations ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Multidomian Micro Drones [USSOCOM]
Background Special Notice On 14 November 2024, a Special Notice was released that informed the industry that the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was looking for ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
FPV Drones [USSOCOM]
Background Single-Source Notice In March 2025, the US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) released a single-source contract to acquire an unspecified quantity of first-person view (FPV) drones ...
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AGMV 1.1
Programme Background The US Army has been seeking a lightweight, air-droppable, high mobility vehicle since as early as 2014, when it initiated its Ultra Light ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
MEUAS IV (US)
Programme Background MEUAS History The first iteration of the MEUAS programme began in the early 2000s when the ScanEagle was acquired through the programme and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
ALTIUS (US)
Programme Background Testing The US Army has tested the platform since March 2020. It was launched from a US Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
FN SCAR-H
The 7.62mm FN SCAR-Heavy (H) was developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR). The SCAR-H is in ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
FN SCAR-L
The 5.56mm FN SCAR-Light (L) was developed in parallel with the 7.62mm FN SCAR-H to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a ...
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Subsystems: software
Shapes and Colors
Shapes and Colors, was created to fill a requirement by US Specials Operations Command (USSOCOM) to help better facilitate its special tactics training. The collaborative ...
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Land: battle management systems
C4InSight
C4InSight is an integrated C4ISR management system designed to enable commanders and platform operators to control and interface with sensors, communications equipment, mission command applications, ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR Alpha
The MRZR Alpha is an improved variant of the Polaris MRZR series developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a follow-on Light Tactical ...
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Maritime patrol
Dash 8-300
The Bombardier Dash 8-300 MPA is based on the Q300 regional turboprop aircraft. The Q200 model, with a shorter fuselage, is also used in the ...
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Swimmer delivery vehicles
DPD
The Diver Propulsion Device (DPD) was designed to satisfy US Special Operations Command requirements in 2000 for a swimmer delivery vehicle capable of covertly inserting and ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D2
Originally introduced in 2013, the MRZR family of vehicles is in service with the US and several other militaries across the world. On 20 February ...
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Weapon sights for day use
5-25x56 PM II Digital
The PM II Digital line of scopes have a modified scope head and can be used with or without compatible devices. The information from compatible ...
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Crew-served grenade launchers
Striker 40/MK47
General Dynamics is systems integrator for the Striker 40 (MK47 AGL in US service). The complete system comprises the weapon, AN/PWG-1 Lightweight Video Sight and ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR 2
The MRZR 2 light ATV is derived from the Polaris RZR commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle with modifications for military use. It has front seats for ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR 4
The MRZR 4 is derived from the Polaris RZR commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle with modifications to make it suitable for military use. The MRZR 4 ...
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EO/IR systems
Wescam MX-25D
The L3 Harris Wescam MX-25 is an EO/IR imaging system designed for ultra-high, long-endurance surveillance and reconnaissance missions from aircraft. It supports up to six sensors simultaneously, including long-range target ...
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Major networking projects
MADSS
The Mission Assurance Decision Support Service (MADSS) will provide combatant commanders with a joint globally available common operating picture of network status supporting operations during ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Flyer 72/GMV 1.1
The Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) was developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), in partnership with Flyer Defense, to meet ...
