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C-130J Super Hercules Variants Declared ‘Mission Capable’
The Lockheed Martin (LMT) HC-130J Combat King II and the MC-130J Commando II aircraft have been certified as “Effective, Suitable and Mission Capable” by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. The U.S. Air Force is currently recapitalizing the HC, MC and AC-130 gunship fleets with new C‑130J variants. The HC-130J is the personnel [...]
US Special Operations Command Orders Carl-Gustaf Weapon Systems
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command to supply additional Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon systems and ammunition. The order has a total value of MUSD 25.8 (approx MSEK 187). Delivery will take place in July 2013. “Having this system in service and combat proven with U.S. Special Operations [...]
CV-22 Osprey Crashes on the Eglin Range
An Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, crashed at about 6:45 p.m. today on the Eglin Range, north of Navarre, Fla. The mishap occurred during a routine training mission. Five aircrew members were on board, and the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. First responders are currently [...]
Air Force launches first special tactics wing
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command stood up the 24th Special Operations Wing in a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 12 to meet the growing demand for the unique capabilities special tactics Air Commandos provide. AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel said creation of this new brand of wing better prepares the special tactics [...]
Navistar Team Unveil Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense, LLC, Indigen Armor and SAIC today unveiled the team’s Special Operations Tactical Vehicle for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) 1.1 program. The vehicle, on display this week at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Fl., is built on Indigen Armor’s proven Non-Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) platform [...]
Special Operations team takes 2012 Best Ranger Competition
A team from the United States Army Special Operations Command won the 29th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition Sunday. Team 36, which consisted of Master Sgt. Kevin Foutz and Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Payne, took the top spot among the 34 Ranger teams who completed the day-three events on Harmony Church and [...]
The Future of Special Forces
Never in their history have U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) been more respected, capable, or effective than they are today. With a series of high-profile direct action missions, punctuated by the killing of Osama bin Laden in May 2011, these elite forces have steadily risen in the public eye and earned the trust and confidence [...]
US Special Ops Command Chooses BAE Thermal Monocular
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded BAE Systems an $11 million contract to procure the company’s revolutionary SkeetIR thermal monocular for its forces. The combat proven monocular can be used by USSOCOM personnel in a variety of modes. “Our primary focus is to allow our operators to see the enemy before they’re seen, [...]
U.S., Afghan Forces Sign Special Operations Agreement
An agreement signed here today begins a process for Afghan national security forces to take the lead on special operations in Afghanistan. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak signed a memorandum of understanding that means Afghan special operations units will lead the way [...]
