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Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops official
The gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare.
By Todd South
MQ-9 Reaper: The only option for SOCOM’s ‘armed overwatch’ role
The MQ-9 is tailor-made for SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch role, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Michael Vickers
Counterterrorism setback: ‘Armed Overwatch’ is stalled again
U.S. forces need Congress and the Pentagon to work together to aggressively acquire an effective and affordable approach to counterterrorism.
By Elaine McCusker
Armed overwatch: A critical special operations forces requirement
Congress should fund a light-attack aircraft to deliver special operations units firepower and situational awareness, says the author of this commentary.
By Bob Wilson
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 27: Mathew ‘Frag-o’ Bergendahl
Mathew Bergendahl is the Overwatch Program Manager for Stack Up, which supports servicemembers and veterans by promoting mental health and combating veteran suicide through gaming and geek culture.
Air Force botched building its new air base in Africa
Construction at Niger Air Base 201 might have violated the law and failed to meet security standards.
By Kyle Rempfer