Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.
By Todd South
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Blast monitoring, better body armor in store for US special operators
From gloves to body armor, SOF expects to upgrade all their kit in the coming years.
By Todd South
Special ops turn to data, space tech to gain ‘decisive advantage’
Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.
By Todd South
New MOS and formations could come to Army spec ops in tech-savvy era
Army Special Operations Command is looking for ways to build and develop tech expertise in its ranks.
By Davis Winkie
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations.
By Todd South
Honor Foundation helps SOF veterans land on their feet
The Honor Foundation is running a two-day seminar for SOF servicemembers as they prepare to navigate leaving the military.
New camera footage from Niger ambush bolsters case for medal upgrades, moms of fallen soldiers say
A roughly 45-minute video filmed by one of the four U.S. soldiers slain in the 2017 Niger ambush was quietly recovered during a French operation.
By Kyle Rempfer
The future of special operations may look a lot different than the GWOT aesthetic we’ve come to know
There's a lot more to special operations than beards and tactical gear.
This new ARSOF gym is better than most Division I football facilities
The Army is making significant investments in physical fitness and recovery for its special operators.
By Davis Winkie
DoD planned to spend billions on Afghan security forces. This group has a suggestion for those funds
About $3 billion in planned spending is now in limbo after the Taliban takeover of Kabul.
Even generals must learn new skills in tech-dominated special operations future
Both a new way of recruiting while updating current operator skills are needed.
By Todd South
Judge warns about use of embarrassing sex terms in Marine’s murder trial of Green Beret
Military judge to decide if statements discussing sexually embarrassing acts can be shared with jury.
By Todd South