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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Polaris goes expeditionary (video)
25th May 2017
On today's evolving battlefield, special forces around the world are focusing less on heavy armoured vehicles and instead on expeditionary platforms that are able to …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's thirst for vertical lift (video)
22nd May 2017
Special operations missions are often dependent on rotary wing capabilities, allowing operators to be moved into assault positions with speed and precision, while also enabling …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)
22nd May 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is currently undertaking a comprehensive recapitalisation of its fixed wing assets, mainly in the form of the new MC-130J and …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Equipping the SOF warrior (video)
22nd May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida, Shephard spoke to the officer responsible for acquiring equipment for SOF operators on the ground and the challenges …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)
19th May 2017
Over the last few days, the Shephard team has had several opportunities to speak to top officials from US Special Operations Command, as well as leading figures …
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Land Warfare
SOFIC 2017: 3D Printed .50 Cal Suppressor from Delta P Design
19th May 2017
Oregon manufacturer Delta P Design used the SOFIC 2017 exhibition to announce that it has developed a .50 calibre machine-gun suppressor to add to its …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: NSW Expands Surface Mobility
18th May 2017
US Naval Special Warfare (NSW) elements are expanding the size of their surface mobility platform fleet. The fleet changes were included in an update presented …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)
18th May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)
18th May 2017
Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year's SOFIC in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Textron tests Fury against moving targets (video)
18th May 2017
Textron Systems has successfully tested the Fury lightweight precision-guided glide munition against moving targets at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, marking the completion of the …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer
18th May 2017
Naval representatives assigned to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) have identified a need for a new immersive environment for use with the new Dry Combat …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)
18th May 2017
Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Steiner releases DBAL-A4 v2 (video)
17th May 2017
Steiner eOptics has used this year's SOFIC exhibition to unveil its newest laser aiming device, known as the DBAL-A4 v2. Shephard spoke to Ron Godlewski about …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)
17th May 2017
Endeavor Robotics is using this year's SOFIC exhibition to showcase its 710 Kobra integrated with a 7.62mm remote weapon station. More known for their work …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX
17th May 2017
US Special Operations Command hopes to expand on the success of its SOFWERX ecosystem in a collaborative effort focused on commercially available remote control technologies.According …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Special operations vehicles
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 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Medium/general-purpose machine guns
7.62mm CT MMG
Since June 2014, the US Army has awarded contracts totalling $7.7 million to Textron Systems to develop a 7.62mm version of the 5.56mm light machine ...
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Loitering munitions
Jackal
The Jackal is a turbojet loitering munition designed by Northrop Grumman in partnership with AeroVironment. It features an open architecture that provides the capability to support ...
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Special operations vehicles
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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
JLTV/L-ATV
The US Army selected the Oshkosh Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) design for its 4x4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) project in 2015 to replace ...