Armored Tactical Vehicle Wanted for Special Operations
A new armored tactical vehicle is sought by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for use by ground troops. SOCOM is looking for a new...
Egozi: Israeli Spike Missiles to Demonstrate Capabilities to US Army
By Arie Egozi
The U.S army and its special forces will soon evaluate the latest versions of the Rafael's Spike missiles. The evaluation will be...
New Force Multiplier for Special Operations Units
Room clearing is part of military operations in urban terrain, close-quarters combat, and active-shooter responses. This complex and risky action involves the identification of...
Turkmenistan Armed Forces Getting New Assault Rifles
The Armed Forces of Turkmenistan are being rearmed with the ARX160A1/A2 5.56 mm assault rifles made by the Italian company Beretta and the Tavor-family...
Singapore Improving Special Operations Capabilities
In response to the growing threat of transnational terrorism, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has commissioned its new Special Operations Command Center (SOCC). It...
For Special Operations – Communications First and Foremost
Special Operations combatants need good communication technology that is suitable for on the move missions. Now, new software-defined radio systems are going to improve...
This Mapping Tech will Distinguish Different Tree Species
Updated geospatial data is needed more and more in order to enhance the situational awareness of soldiers at the field. One World Terrain (OWT)...
Egozi: Israel’s Dilemma in Lebanon
By Arie Egozi
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi said that Israel’s northern front is the most fragile and at risk of deteriorating into war....
New Kind of ISR
Biometric data ― like fingerprints, voice recordings or even selfies ― could be the next frontier in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. “The opportunity for...
Subterranean Warfare – US Army’s New Priority
The US Army has set a new priority - subterranean warfare. Late last year, the Army launched an accelerated effort that funnels some $572...
Training for the Special Unit May Take big Turn With This...
Training for the US Navy is considered to be one of the most difficult things someone ever has to go through. Some believe the...
Ground-Breaking Personal Mobility Solution Tested by Israel Police
A ground-breaking Israeli development is currently undergoing a testing and confirmation process by the Israel Police - a four-wheeled tactical vehicle, the EZRaider. The...
Russian Military Application of Face Recognition Tech
A Russian face recognition system can be used to control access and prevent unsanctioned access in the military sector. The monitoring cameras of the...
New Assault Rifle Intended for Hostage Incidents
Drawing on the experience of violent incidents such as the Beslan school siege in which over 1,100 people were held hostage, and the Moscow...
New Player at Special Operations Field
U.S. Special Operations Command will equip its combatants with a new sniper rifle model. The command has awarded a nearly $50 million contract to...
New Rifle for Germany’s Special Operations Units
A new weapon will enhance Germany’s special operations capabilities. The latest version of Heckler & Koch’s HK416 carbine will be supplied to two of...
Russia’s New Sniper Rifle to Have NATO Calibers
Russia is developing a new sniper rifle within the framework of the Ugolyok project. The new bi-caliber sniper rifle and its ammunition load will...
Big Data in the Service of Special Operations
The screening process for the US Air Force’s elite Special Warfare troops is highly selective, and the training course candidates face a gantlet of...
Future’s Tactical Assault Operator Suit
American war-fighters have long enjoyed a technological preponderance over their opponents. They are equipped with the best high-tech gear in the world, such as...
New Battlesuit is Under Development Confidentially
The US Special Operations Command has been quietly working on a high-tech battlesuit. Known as the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS), it aims...
Mini UAS Supplies Advanced Surveillance Capabilities to Special Forces
FLYEYE is a mini Unmanned Air System (UAS), that is used for intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (ISTAR) of the battlefield, sensitive areas,...
Russian Military’s Best Firearms
Firearms used by the Russian Armed Forces and security services include various models by different manufacturers. Nationalinterest.org enumerates some of the guns that could...
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