U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris is increasing its international pitch for the OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft by offering the modified crop duster as an effective counter-drone hunter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
As part of its plan to field new transport aircraft, SOCOM wants to prioritize cost-effective operations, range and a broad sustainment enterprise.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Blakcro unveils stealthy P1 powered paraglider for special forces at SOF Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
SkyFi secures SOCOM contract to develop imagery tools for troops and explores Asia-Pacific partnerships for sovereign intelligence and shared imagery platforms.
Satellites

By Graham Warwick
DARPA's Sprint project develops a high-speed tiltrotor to address contested logistics and runway vulnerabilities with advanced V/STOL technology.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has further reduced its planned fleet of L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider IIs amid a new shift of its resources.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command is going to refresh its nonstandard aviation fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris, Tony Osborne
Bell is starting assembly of the fuselage of the prototype MV-75 tiltrotor for the U.S. Army.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris sees a need to increase the U.S. program of record for its OA-1K Skyraider II for special operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command wants to progress quickly through long-awaited upgrades to the MC-130J through a different approach to addressing issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
A new version of the Dornier 328 turboprop has rolled out of the hangar, as Deutsche Aircraft presents the first prototype of the D328eco.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Dealmaking surged in 2024 and has continued at a brisk pace through the first quarter of this year.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
The OA-1K Skyraider II will see evolving capabilities beyond a simple close air support platform, officials assert.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command have named the OA-1K light attack aircraft Skyraider II.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command intends to buy 62 of the L3Harris and Air Tractor aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon’s V-22 fleet has seen multiple groundings and ongoing limitations to operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
All three parties—including Leidos-owned Dynetics—followed the same path to introduce the GBU-69 Small Glide Munition (SGM) nearly a decade ago.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command now intends to buy a fleet of 62 of the L3Harris and Air Tractor aircraft.
AFA Air Space and Cyber Conference

By Michael Bruno
KBR’s board unanimously OK’d the purchase, but it is subject to certain regulatory approvals prior to closing.
Space

By Brian Everstine
AFSOC has been undertaking the plan, called the Adaptive Airborne Enterprise, to have one airman control multiple UAS.
Budget, Policy & Operations