U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM plans autonomous test range at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to rehearse missions and test unmanned systems in contested environments.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM seeks exportable version of Silent Knight terrain-following radar for allied forces and conventional military branches.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

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.
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