Special Operations
SOF capabilities demonstration returns to Tampa (video)
A live USSOCOM capabilities demonstration showcasing various capabilities and featuring forces from ten different nations will be a central component of SOF Week 2024.
The Caiman helmet has been designed to be scalable for dynamic operations with mission-specific accessories and can incorporate electronics, communications headsets and other critical equipment.
The UK’s Royal Marines have taken significant strides in the first year of a decade-long transformation programme focusing on advanced communications, distributed operations and enhancing its capabilities.
As part of its FY2025 budget proposal, the service requested funds for tactical intelligence collection and analysis solutions and for ISR, processing, exploitation and dissemination programmes.
The ceremony was attended by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron.
DTECH Fusion Edge High-Performance Compute (eHPC) is designed to run data centre-type level processing at the tactical edge.
The company’s next generation of loitering munition allows for safe drone recovery and re-use and can be fitted with three types of warheads.
A live USSOCOM capabilities demonstration showcasing various capabilities and featuring forces from ten different nations will be a central component of SOF Week 2024.
The Commander of Special Operations Command - Korea provides an update at SOF Week 2023.
6th September 2023
Bittium’s handheld and vehicle-mounted Tough SDR radios support game-changing connectivity for real-time situational awareness
10th August 2023
A new integration package is being offered that will allow ships and underwater vehicles operate together seamlessly.
28th July 2023
Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence showcase Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV featuring explosive payload and ISR capabilities. The vessel's swift production hints at its potential role in asymmetric warfare, with graphics resembling Ukrainian systems.
26th July 2023
At IDEF 2023, FNSS Suvunma Sistemleri is showcasing the Pars IV (6x6) Special Operational Vehicle (SOV), which is now being deployed by the Türkiye’s Army Special Forces Command.
26th July 2023
Japan is considering the use of cargo planes to launch missiles, aiming to diversify its launch platform options. The introduction of the Rapid Dragon system, tested by the USAF, could expand the capabilities of the JSDF's stand-off missile arsenal.
25th July 2023
Lockheed Martin's Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) achieves Initial Operational Capability with US Special Operations Command. This vehicle enables covert underwater missions, transforming undersea warfare for special operators.
21st July 2023
OSI Maritime Systems has been contracted to provide T-ACT tactical and high-speed navigation systems to the German Navy for its small craft operations. The advanced capabilities support complex missions and interoperability.
19th July 2023
Fibrotex’s camouflage triad will be complete with the development of mobile camouflage systems.
19th July 2023
Supplied by Arquus, the platform is built to provide modularity, payload capacity, firepower and mobility in the most challenging terrains.
13th July 2023
Rafael showcased the capabilities of its BNET communications system to Romanian special forces in an effort to demonstrate real-time battle management and information gathering in complex operational environments.
12th July 2023
Polaris has been awarded a contract to provide 50 of its DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicles to Romania, joining other NATO countries such as Canada, the UK and US as operators.
11th July 2023
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the supply of Caracal airmobile platforms, worth €1.9 billion.
30th June 2023
London and The Hague have agreed to explore opportunities to collaboratively develop a future littoral strike platform as the two countries celebrate 50 years of the Joint Amphibious Force.
28th June 2023
Polaris displayed an MRZR Alpha vehicle fitted with a Kongsberg Protector RS2 remote weapon station (RWS) at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington DC.
20th June 2023
The USMC has reached the IOC milestone and started fielding the Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle.
19th June 2023
Hanwha Phasor, a London-based subsidiary of South Korean defence giant Hanwha, is gearing up to launch a new SATCOM solution that offers militaries multi-orbit access from a single panel.
16th June 2023
Capewell’s solution for airdropping boats builds upon decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise for aerial delivery.
15th June 2023
The craft are expected to be used in various missions including ISR, offensive and defensive actions, critical infrastructure protection, special operations, patrol and engineering and logistical support.
26th May 2023
The Block II upgrade incorporates various enhancements to increase lift capability and commonality between US Army and allied fleets, reducing maintenance costs.