US Special Operations Command

US Special Ops Chiefs Push for Right-to-Repair Authority for Military Systems

US special operations commanders have revealed that proprietary restrictions imposed by defense contractors are slowing efforts to rapidly repair military equipment, particularly unmanned aerial systems, as adversaries move faster with commercially available technology.

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SOCOM Plans MQ-9 Drone Mothership as Armed Overwatch Fleet Shrinks 

US Special Operations Command has requested increased funding in its 2027 budget to transform the MQ-9 system into a drone “mothership.”

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Merlin Advances C-130J Autonomy Program With Preliminary Design Review

Merlin Labs has completed its preliminary design review of an autonomy stack for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft.

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US SOCOM Wants AI That Sees, Hears, and Reads the Battlefield

The US Special Operations Command is exploring how artificial intelligence could process data collected during field operations.

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Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation

AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.

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US Special Ops to Use 500+ Seized Chinese Drones in Training

Instead of being incinerated, more than 500 Chinese-made uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) confiscated by the US state of Florida will be handed over to the US Special Operations Command for target practice and evaluation.

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USSOCOM Expands MH‑47G Fleet Through $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has secured an $877.7-million contract to deliver an undisclosed number of MH-47G helicopters for the US Special Operations Command.

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New Wearable for US Troops Packs 25 Mini-Detectors for Vitals, Hazard Tracking

US Special Operations Forces will soon get a new chest-worn sensor capable of tracking vital signs and detecting dangerous gases or chemicals, all at the same time.

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L3Harris, Air Tractor Deliver First Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II Aircraft

L3Harris and Air Tractor have delivered the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to the US Air Force Special Operations Command.

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Unannounced US Tactical Vehicle Spotted With Ukraine Rangers

A US Army light tactical vehicle, reportedly never mentioned in official aid packages, has been spotted among Ukrainian armed forces.

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