Special Operations
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Air ForceCV-22 Arrives at Bell Plant in Amarillo for Nacelle Improvement
The first U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey slated to receive improved nacelles arrived at Bell‘s [TXT] plant in Amarilllo, Texas on Sept. 21. Last December, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAFSOC Examinining MC-130 Amphibious Capability for Indo-Pacific
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is planning to test the amphibious capability of a Lockheed Martin [LMT] MC-130 in the second half of next year, as part of […]
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InternationalPolaris Eyeing International Interest In New MRZR Alpha Light Tactical Vehicle
Polaris [PII] is eyeing potential international interest in its newest light tactical vehicle, the MRZR Alpha, unveiling the platform to the public for the first time at this week’s DSEI […]
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Special OperationsArmed Overwatch Program Gets Rebuttal from U.S. Air Force Official
While U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) desires 75 Armed Overwatch aircraft–four squadrons, plus 15 training planes, a top U.S. Air Force official on Aug. 11 countered that such aircraft will […]
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Air ForceL3Harris to Provide ABMS Radio for AFSOC
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] is to deliver its Falcon IV handheld radios for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to enable its airmen to connect with the Air Force Advanced Battle […]
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Special OperationsLeidos Touts Its Bronco II Offering for SOCOM Armed Overwatch Program
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded a contract to a Leidos [LDOS] team to enter its Bronco II aircraft into the next phase of SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program, the […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM’s Little Bird Replacement Plans To Be Informed By Whether Army’s FARA Pick Carries Troops
U.S. Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) decision on a path forward for replacing its H-6 Little Bird helicopters will be informed by whether the Army goes with a platform for its […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM Wants To Double Investment In Next-Gen Effects Research, Focus On More Cyber And EW
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is planning to double its investment in next-generation effects research, with a lead official signaling the focus of future projects will shift from precision strike to […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM Wants To See Pilot Program For More Agile SBIR Process Scaled Across DoD
U.S. Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) top acquisition official said Monday he would like to see a pilot program that doubled interest in the command’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM To Evaluate Armed Overwatch Offerings From Five Vendors This Summer
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) will evaluate the five offerings for its Armed Overwatch aircraft program at a series of flight tests this summer at Eglin Air Force Base in […]