DOD wants communications tech to enable commandos’ drone swarms
Officials are interested in items with high technological and manufacturing readiness levels to meet quick timelines.
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A U.S. Air Force Jump-20 unmanned aerial vehicle assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing flies over a sunset at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., June 20, 2023. The Jump-20 UAV was used to exercise the single operator, multi-system control model in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Tech -
Commander of United States Special Operations Command U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton testifies at a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command’s challenges and resource priorities for Fiscal Year 2026, at the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) Tech SOCOM leader warns of information operations ‘void’
Gen. Bryan Fenton discussion info ops at two congressional hearings this week.
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Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing secure an airfield during exercise Emerald Warrior 2024 at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 1, 2024. Special Tactics Airmen are continuously adapting and training in order to ensure mission success for the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter) Tech Lawmakers fearful of SOCOM cuts, possible risk to mission
Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle expressed concern this week over cuts to special operations forces, with many vowing to plus-up their budget as a response. During Senate and House subpanels, military leaders and members of Congress outlined force cuts and budget reductions that have led to risks in missions for special […]
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing prepare a small unmanned aerial system for takeoff during an Adaptive Airborne Enterprise Exercise Talon Spear at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. June 21, 2023. The goal of Exercise Talon Spear is to integrate small unmanned aerial systems for the rapid mobility capability for agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Emerging Tech SOCOM awards Anduril $86M contract for autonomy software integration
U.S. Special Operations Command is keen on collaborative autonomy capabilities to aid commandos.
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A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, programs a surveillance drone to provide security at Eglin Range, Florida, Dec. 6, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Christopher H. Stolze) Emerging Tech SOCOM searching for reconfigurable ‘drone-in-a-box’ systems that can fly and drive
The SOFWERX innovation hub and SOCOM’s program executive office for tactical information systems are gearing up to assess industry solutions.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing remotely piloted aircraft community checks weather during an Exercise Talon Spear at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., June 20, 2023. (Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Tech SOCOM to host first-of-its-kind exercise to inform multi-domain task force
Sonic Spear 25 will be a live, virtual, constructive exercise, which will help inform a new approach to how commando forces are provided.
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Airmen from the 67th Cyberspace Wing review daily tasks at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland’s Medina annex, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Jason W. Edwards) Cyber Cybercom wants more consistent readiness approach across the services
The Cybercom commander also wants to incentivize cyber “mastery” by awarding bonuses to the most highly skilled personnel.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing remotely piloted aircraft community checks weather during an Exercise Talon Spear at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., June 20, 2023. (Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Weapons SOCOM looking to acquire new drone-launched glide bombs
A technology assessment event is slated for April.
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A student at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School in the Technical Exploitation Course processes a laptop computer during training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina October 22, 2019. (U.S. Army photo illustration by K. Kassens) Tech SOCOM searching for ‘tactical forensics’ tools to exploit data from vehicles, smartphones, drones
U.S. Special Operations Command plans to evaluate vendors’ technologies in the coming months.
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A Special Tactics Airman, assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, signals a plane to land at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico on March 1, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Natalie Vandergriff) Tech Special ops forces seek to manage digital footprints, achieve ‘security through obscurity’
With focus now turned toward competition with China and Russia, special operations forces need to hone their ability to achieve “security through obscurity.”