SOCOM is seeking a long-range kamikaze drone
Armed with loitering munitions, SOCOM MC-130J gunships and other aircraft would be able to hunt targets deep inside enemy lines.
By Michael Peck
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SOCOM wants to revive legacy M4 carbine with ‘hypervelocity’ cartridge
The elite command asked vendors to double the effective range of the M4 platform with the Hypervelocity Improved Carbine program.
Special ops task force in Middle East restructured for ‘broad, regional’ ISIS fight
The new task force, called Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant, was stood up quietly on July 1.
By Howard Altman
Four-star: 98 percent of US Special Operations Command has received COVID vaccine
SOCOM’s commander, Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, shared the statistic during the annual Military Reporters and Editors Conference.
New project seeks dream solutions to fix special operators’ sleep woes
The two-year project looks to create tailored sleep solutions.
By Todd South
Newest sniper rifle for soldiers, Marines takes on ‘final hurdle’ before fielding
The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.
By Todd South
Overmatch by other means: integrating Irregular Warfare into Joint Force Wargaming
Wargaming is an essential component of professional military education, but is it obsolete for the irregular challenges of competition today?
By Steve Ferenzi, Christopher J. Hickey, and Christopher Hossfeld
SOCOM’s controversial head of diversity and inclusion is back in his job
Richard Torres-Estrada has been reinstated following an investigation launched in March.
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
The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke
The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.
By Howard Altman
SOF shooters are about to get serious upgrades for small arms, ammo
A combined machine gun and sniper round that outperforms the .50 caliber.
By Todd South
SOCOM investing in new capabilities to address technology shortfalls
Leaders at SOCOM want to give operators a "cognitive advantage" using emerging technologies in preparation for future battles.
By Andrew Eversden