Latest "SOCOM" stories

Barriers still prevent women from joining special ops, watchdog says

Inconsistent policies to prevent gender discrimination and sexual harassment are among the barriers to why women make up less than 10% of special ops.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

7 weeks ago

This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

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.

9 months ago

Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

9 months ago

Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding

Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.

9 months ago

Marine Raiders tackle ‘influencing’ to disrupt adversaries before the fight

Strategic reconnaissance and irregular warfare are the future.

9 months ago