The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) awarded L3 Harris Technologies a $82 million contract for advanced radios. Soon, American commandos will be fielding the Falcon IV AN/PRC-167 multi-channel manpack radio. Essentially, the AN/PRC-167 brings together numerous tactical communications functions in one portable device. It also contains an LCD screen from which special operators can watch […]
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Night Stalkers Don’t Quit: Role of elite Army pilots in two daring missions recognized
On DutyPilots and crews from the Army’s elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR) received numerous awards for bravery for two special operations missions. According to the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Night Stalkers earned the medals for their actions during two special operations. In the first one, the Night Stalkers flew in a […]
Back to the basics: SEAL Teams invest in underwater operations
FeaturedAfter decades of sustained land operations, the Navy SEAL Teams are pivoting back to their underwater roots. The acquisition of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Mark 11 has marked this strategic shift. SEAL Delivery Vehicles are used to clandestinely transport SEAL operators closer to a target. Naval Special Warfare currently uses the venerable SDV Mark 8. […]
Navy SEALs aim to incorporate AI into future ops
On DutyAs the U.S. military is stepping away from the counterinsurgencies of the past and into the near-peer threats of the future, it must continuously evolve to stay ahead in the technological race. The Navy SEAL Teams, being at the tip of the spear alongside with the rest of America’s Special Operations units, have been following […]
