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SOCOM’s Near-Term Modernization Push Includes Sensor Fusion Tools, Platform Mobility, Next-Gen ISR

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

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SOCOM’s Near-Term Modernization Push Includes Sensor Fusion Tools, Platform Mobility, Next-Gen ISR

Jim Smith, USSOCOM's acquisition executive

Special Operations Command’s modernization push will focus on six areas to enhance capability in the near-term, an official told reporters Wednesday, with plans to deliver sensor fusion technologies, improved platform mobility and procure next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tools. Jeff Smith, USSOCOM’s top acquisition official, will look for solutions to fit Special Operations Forces’ rapid procurement pace while also closely following the modernization progress of organizations such as Army Futures Command. “We’re much more willing to accept the COTS solution…

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