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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's thirst for vertical lift (video)
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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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)
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 …
Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Equipping the SOF warrior (video)
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 …
Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)
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 …
Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: NSW Expands Surface Mobility
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 …
Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)
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: Rifle optics continue to advance
8th May 2017
Technology advances and decreasing costs means that most infantry units today have adopted rifle optics for their individual weapons, following in the footsteps of the …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Systematic BMS for operators
8th May 2017
Responding to emerging requirements from the SOF community, battle management system (BMS) specialist Systematic has revealed plans to create a dedicated ensemble for operators and …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic expands C4ISR footprint
8th May 2017
Cubic Corporation will use this year's Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa to highlight its growing range of C4ISR solutions for the SOF …
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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM radio interest
8th May 2017
Harris' newest addition in its JTAC radio family, the Falcon III RF-300H is proving to be of interest to the US Special Operations Command.The radio …
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SOFIC 2017: Who's the BOSS?
8th May 2017
Alongside USSOCOM efforts, the US Army is working on enhancing the scopes available to its snipers. It announced in January that it was working on …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Underground Analysis
8th May 2017
According to the Naval Postgraduate School's Defense Analysis Department and the US Army Asymmetric Warfare Group's (AWG's) Subterranean Working Group, the proliferation of subterranean structures …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Speed is the new stealth
8th May 2017
Looking to the next-generation of technologies for special forces, off-road mobility manufacturer Polaris has highlighted speed as one of the major contributors.John Olson, VP and …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: RIV roll-out ready
8th May 2017
Engineering specialist Mira is finalising tests for its Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) and getting production ready after recent successes partnering with UAE based NIMR.The RIV, …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: In the 'werx
8th May 2017
US Special Forces are continuing to collaborate closely with industry to optimise emerging C4ISTAR technologies on the battlefield.One way this is being explored is through …
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Shephard Media reports from Special Operations Forces Industry Conference - SOFIC 2017 in Tampa, FL.
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