Advanced Drone Used by UK’s Elite Unit
A UK elite unit was equipped with advanced drone technology when responding to the suicide bombing incident in Liverpool on November 14.
A taxi driver...
Amphibious Capability Developed for Special Forces Operations
The U.S. Air Force is reportedly fast-tracking the development of an amphibious version of the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft.
Renderings of the finished...
New Weapon for Covert Maritime Operations
For the first time, British special forces have been equipped with a pistol that can kill enemy divers underwater from more than 30m.
UK’s Special...
New System Added to Special Operations Forces’ Arsenal
A new manned light attack aircraft is designed to support U.S. special operations forces. Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec showcased its new MC-145B...
Special Units’ New Force Multiplier
Military bicycles are making a comeback in upgraded “e-bike” form. The heavy-duty, battery-assisted off-road electric bicycles are offered for tactical use as military tools,...
Automotive Giant Launches Special Ops Model
A new vehicle for first responder and emergency missions: Mercedes-Benz has recently launched its new G-Class model series 464 as a vehicle for Rescue and...
Special Operations Need New Skills
While in the past two decades, US special operations forces have played a key role in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, bigger potential adversaries...
Maritime Boarding Operation – Is This Iron Man?
Maritime boarding operations are challenging and have traditionally involved troops coming alongside a ship in a fast boat and hooking a caving ladder or...
Improved Display Helmet Now Available for Special Forces Units
Special forces units are specially trained to gather intelligence and operate behind enemy lines. Upgrades to the NH90 helicopter for special forces significantly improve...
US SOCOM Defines New Priorities
As quantum computers become more readily available, the concern is that they will be able to guess passwords and break through the layers of...
Advanced Surveillance Solution Designed for Russian Special Forces
A new Russian surveillance solution allows the user to recognize people and vehicles from far distances, irrespective of the time of day and other...
British Army Establishing Special Operations Brigade
The British Army is establishing a special operations Brigade that will undertake roles traditionally carried out by Special Forces.
The Security Force Assistance Brigade will...
Jetpack – Personal Mobility Solution for Special Operations?
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking to develop futuristic systems that “may be air deployed to allow for infiltration to...
Hornet Project Unveiled
Details of a previously unknown drone project unveiled in a Pentagon document suggest that US Special Forces are acquiring small drones equipped with electronic...
Small Arms Stabilization Unit to Solve SOF’s Critical Problem
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operators must be able to shoot with high accuracy. The US Army is prototyping a small arms stabilization unit as...
Green Light to New Sniper Rifle
For decades, U.S. snipers have standardized on the .308 Winchester round. Recent advances in ballistics technology, however, allow snipers to reach out and touch...
New Tech for US Special Operations
The US Army has purchased from Boeing Nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters for its Special Operations Aviation Command. The service is expected...
Morocco’s Special Forces Getting New Tactical Vehicle
Morocco is equipping its special forces with new tactical vehicles. Rabat has signed an agreement with the French Company Arquus for the supply of...
This New Helmet-Mounted Video Camera Will Supply Situational Awareness
Current military forces communications rely on increasingly complex and intelligent two-way data networks that link everyone from the commander to the frontline troops. These...
New Sniper Weapon for US Special Operations
U.S. Special Operations Command is moving forward to adopt a new sniper support weapon chambered in the longer-range 6.5mm Creedmoor round.
If all goes well...
Battlefield Decision Making Made Faster than Ever
US Special Operations Command wants to equip small teams of operators with advanced smart-soldier gear to stay connected with intel assets anywhere in the...
Egozi: The Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai – Is It...
By Arie Egozi
The Pentagon is considering eliminating or reducing its participation in the multinational force in Sinai. This position was expressed recently at a...
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