PEO SOF Warrior interview: Technology and requirements (video) - News
May 10, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 - TAMPA, Fla. Colonel Anh H. Ha, Program Executive Officer (PEO) SOF Warrior, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) tells the SOF Week Show Daily team how technology has changed the way he operates and how his requirements match the USSOCOM Commander's, Gen. Brian Fenton's, goals of "Win, People, Transform."
EW, tactical, EO/IR radars showcased by Leonardo DRS at SOF Week 2023 - News
May 10, 2023SOF Week 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. Defense technology company Leonardo DRS is showcasing its range of combat proven EW [electronic warfare], EO/IR [electro-optical/infrared] and tactical radar solutions at this week's SOF Week show.
USSOCOM PEO Rotary Wing, Jeff Downer interview - News
May 10, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 - TAMPA, Fla. Geoffrey R. Downer, Director Special Programs (Aviation), U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) spoke to the SOF Week Show Daily team from Military Embedded Systems and Shephard Media about requirements, technology investment, and the importance of open architectures.
New PacStar radio module with REDCOM interface debuts at SOF Week 2023 - News
May 09, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division introduced at the SOF Week show a new PacStar 400-Series tactical computing module -- developed together with software developer REDCOM Laboratories -- that aims at support of radio gateway services for modern and legacy radios.
SOF Week Day 2 keynotes: Amb. Kennedy & DoD Asst. Secretary Maier - News
May 09, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. The SOF Week 2023 Wednesday keynote sessions will feature Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict - U.S. Department of Defense and Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Australia, will provide keynote remarks virtually.
Collins Aerospace debuts OXYJUMP oxygen-supply gear for military parachutists at SOF Week - News
May 09, 2023SOF Week 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon Technologies business) introduced its OXYJUMP NG oxygen-supply system for use during high-altitude parachute jumps, including those performed by Special Forces and other military personnel, at this week's SOF Week 2023 conference.
SOF Week People Day panel: Total Human Performance: Today and Tomorrow - News
May 08, 2023SOF Week 2023 - Tampa, Fla. The final panel for People Day at SOF Week, Tuesday May 9, will be moderated by USSOCOM’s Preservation of the Force and Family Director,Colonel Michael Stone, Director, Preservation of the Force and Family - U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and explore emerging and cutting-edge approaches to refine the understanding of total human performance. Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators and enablers must continuously work to maintain their elite performance physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Octasic forms Strategic Advisory Committee for U.S. federal and DoD markets - News
May 08, 2023SOF Week 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. Silicon and software provider Octasic reports the formation of a Special Advisory Committee -- made up of esteemed experts with decades-long experience in defense and intelligence -- that will advise and guide Octasic in its engagements with the U.S. federal and Department of Defense (DoD) markets.
SOF Week Tuesday panel: Attracting and Selecting Key Talent - News
May 08, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 - TAMPA, Fla. The kickoff panel for SOF Week 2023's People Day” on Tuesday, May 9 will center on the challenge of finding the right talent for unique requirements.
L3Harris shows VAMPIRE and WESCAM MX-8 capabilities at SOF Week - News
May 08, 2023SOF Week 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. L3Harris Technologies is showing its VAMPIRE [Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment] display and the WESCAM MX-8 EO/IR system integrated on Vanilla Unmanned’s uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platform, as a way to highlight the multisensor operator experience, at this week's SOF Week 2023 show.
SIG Sauer releases rare set of surplus M17 & M18 pistols to benefit Sterling’s Promise Foundation - News
May 08, 2023SOF Week 2023 – Tampa, Fla. Ahead of Special Operations Foundation Week (SOF Week) SIG SAUER announced the first-ever public offering of a pair of M17 and M18 military surplus handguns with matching serial numbers through an online auction to benefit Sterling Promise Foundation. All proceeds from this online auction, hosted by Guns America, will go to support the mission of Sterling’s Promise Foundation to provide financial support for early cancer detection and to cover the financial gaps that occur between treatment needed and benefits provided of special operations veterans.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation appearing at SOF Week - News
May 07, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 -- TAMPA, Fla. Participating in SOF Week 2023 is the (SOWF), a non-profit organization with an enduring promise to the children of fallen Special Operations (SOF) Personnel and the children of all service members awarded the Medal of Honor to fund education for children of fallen Special Operations Warriors.
Hybrid mesh/SATCOM radio released by Somewear Labs - News
May 07, 2023SOF WEEK 2023 – TAMPA, Fla. Engineers at Somewear Labs in San Francisco, California, this week launched a multi-network device called Node, enhances the ability for mission teams to communicate and coordinate during dynamic operations, providing increased reliability, security, and situational awareness.
Space electronics trends, supply chain challenges, MOSA, and more - Podcast
March 30, 2023Rebranded after being bought by Veritas Capital from CAES, Frontgrade Technologies is now a stand-alone company focused on the space market - military and commercial. In this podcast, Frontgrade President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Elias discusses how the acquisition and rebranding impacts the company and its clientele.
Herley becomes part of CAES, adding RF capability - News
March 15, 2023ARLINGTON, Virginia. Officials at CAES announced that Herley -previously under Ultra - has joined CAES to grow the company’s footprint in the RF market. The combination enables CAES to add capabilities in missile flight instrumentation, customized RF solutions for microwave assemblies, and tactical radio frequency.
MOSA savings metrics needed - Blog
March 15, 2023While most leaders in the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) understand the basic value of open architectures, they need to see metrics on already-realized cost and scheduled savings, said David Tremper, Director, Acquisition Integration and Interoperability, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense in his keynote address at the MOSA [Modular Open Systems Approach] Virtual Summit held February 22 and hosted by myself and Military Embedded Systems.
SOF Week, MOSA, and uncrewed news - Story
February 28, 2023We have big news: Military Embedded Systems, in partnership with Shephard Media in the United Kingdom, have been named the official Media and Show Daily Partners for SOF Week 2023. The event – scheduled to be held in Tampa, Florida, the week of May 8, 2023 -- is managed by the Global SOF Foundation and Clarion Events on behalf of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
DoD’s David Tremper to keynote MOSA Virtual Summit Feb 22 - Story
February 05, 2023SCOTTSDALE, AZ. David Tremper – Director, Acquisition Integration and Interoperability, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S), will keynote the MOSA Virtual Summit, being held Feb 22 at 11 am Est. Other sessions include MOSA for Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation Platforms, Bringing MOSA to C5ISR and Electronic Warfare Applications, and Applying a MOSA Strategy Across Multiple Domains.
Open standards spell a departure from bloated defense budgets - Story
January 18, 2023Do you miss the U.S. defense budgets of yore, where costs for programs skyrocketed into the billions and overall defense spending reached into the trillions? Where cost was not a concern, only a capability? If you’re pining for those days, then you probably don’t want to read our Nov/Dec issue.
CAES Space Systems rebranded as Frontgrade Technologies by Veritas Capital - News
January 11, 2023NEW YORK & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. CAES Space Systems, a supplier of high-reliability electronic solutions is now rebranded as Frontgrade Technologies. Officials at Veritas Capital, a technology and government investment firm that has Frontgrade Technologies in its portfolio, announced the change.