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A.I.

Generative AI contract extended between Legion and USSOCOM for secure network operations - News

May 07, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, California. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) extended its contract with Legion Intelligence to continue deploying generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) infrastructure across secure and classified networks, the company announced in a statement.

A.I.

AI, machine learning for threat analysis to be expanded under SOCOM-Seerist agreement - News

May 07, 2025

RESTON, Virginia. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) entered into a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Seerist to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies for risk assessment and operational decision-making, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Moog missile CAS demonstrated in test of Leidos Black Arrow SCM for USSOCOM - News

May 07, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 – Tampa, Florida. Moog Inc. engineers developed and delivered custom fin Control Actuation System (CAS) shipsets to Leidos in support of the Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile (SCM) for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Avionics

L3Harris begins delivering Skyraider II aircraft to USSOCOM, explores international sales - News

May 07, 2025

TAMPA, Florida. L3Harris Technologies recently began delivering its OA-1K Skyraider II armed reconnaissance aircraft to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), with the first operational aircraft delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field last month, company officials told reporters at a Tampa airfield where a Sky Warden aircraft was displayed for SOF Week 2025.

Radar/EW

KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities highlighted by Embraer at SOF Week - News

May 06, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 - TAMPA, Florida. Embraer Defense & Security is showcasing the multi-mission capabilities of the KC-390 Millennium medium airlift and tanker platform for special forces operations at SOF Week 2025.

Unmanned

One-way attack drone swarm has been used on the battlefield, AeroVironment CEO says - News

May 06, 2025

TAMPA, Florida. A one-way attack drone swarm capability developed by AeroVironment has been used on the battlefield, the company's CEO revealed during a media briefing at SOF Week 2025 on Tuesday.

A.I.

Data storage a key challenge for USSOCOM, acquisition chief says - News

May 06, 2025

TAMPA, Florida. Data storage will be a critical focus area for U.S. Special Operations Command going forward, said Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM's acquisition chief, during her keynote address at SOF Week 2025.

Radar/EW

Fuel-cell solution promises to solve power issues for dismounted operations - News

May 06, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 -- Tampa, Fla. SFC Energy AG, a Germany-based supplier of power solutions, unveiled its next generation of portable tactical fuel cell systems at the currently underway SOF Week exhibition in Tampa. The capability was designed to address defense and public-security forces’ growing power demands during dismounted operations. 

Unmanned

Bounce Imaging unveils tactical camera to protect nuclear assets - News

May 06, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 -- Tampa, Fla. Bounce Imaging, a supplier of ruggedized, 360-degree ISR [intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance] cameras for military and first responders, is showcasing its new Recce360 Deep Inspection Camera at this week's SOF Week exhibition. The solution was developed to address the potential hostile seizure of a nuclear-weapons silo.

Unmanned

Gen. Fenton: War in Ukraine demonstrates need for USSOCOM to innovate much faster - News

May 06, 2025

TAMPA, Florida. The war in Ukraine shows the necessity for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to innovate much more quickly than it has in the past, Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, USSOCOM commander, said during his keynote address at SOF Week here on Tuesday.

Unmanned

SecDef: AI, counter-UAS tech are key focuses for rapid fielding efforts - News

May 06, 2025

TAMPA, Florida. Targeting platforms enabled by artificial intelligence and counter-drone systems are some examples of technologies that need to be rapidly introduced to the field, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told attendees during his keynote address at the SOF Week 2025 annual symposium here on Tuesday.

Comms

Tactical comms from Silvus Technology debuting at SOF Week 2025 - News

May 06, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 -- Tampa, Fla. Silvus Technologies announced the launch of its DualStream PTT Controller at this week's SOF Week show, currently underway in Tampa.

Unmanned

Autonomous systems producers supporting SOF Week 2025 (video) - News

May 05, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 Tampa, Florida. Dawn Zoldi, Col. USAF (ret.), Publisher of Autonomy Global covers how autonomous systems are a growing area of USSOCOM’s arsenal and how uncrewed systems designers are supporting SOF Week 2025 with SOF Week Show Daily Chief Editor John McHale.

Cyber

Cubic launches DTECH Fusion Trust platform at SOF Week 2025 - News

May 05, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 -- Tampa, Fla. Cubic DTECH is launching DTECH Fusion Trust -- powered by HyperSphere quantum-resistant cybersecurity -- at this week's SOF Week show, currently underway in Tampa.

A.I.

USSOCOM Acquisition Executive to provide SOF AT&L updates during SOF Week 2025 keynote - News

May 05, 2025

SOF WEEK 2025 - TAMPA, Fla. – Ms. Melissa Johnson, Acquisition Executive for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L) will share updates from SOF AT&L during her keynote presentation on Tuesday morning, May 6, at 10:15 am at the JW Marriott: Tampa Bay Ballroom.