SOCOM on the hunt for ‘acoustic rainbow’ tech for silencing drones“Acoustic rainbows” sound psychedelic. But the idea is no acid trip: By dispersing sound waves, noisy objects can actually be made silent.By Michael Peck5 weeks ago
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near VenezuelaMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV dronesU.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 months ago
Army to evaluate new 2-in-1 all-weather jacket from GoreThe design of the jacket could make it a lighter, pack-friendly replacement for the Army’s Level III high-loft fleece and Level IV wind jackets. By Hope Hodge Seck6 months ago
SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missileA major goal of the Symbiotic UAS Delivery System is to develop a weapon that can function amid the cacophony of jamming.By Michael Peck6 months ago
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyondFrom body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.By Todd South, Beth Sullivan and J.D. Simkins6 months ago