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Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
By Todd South
Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more
Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.
Special operations forces need AI that can explain its decisions, says military data chief
“If they cannot explain to each other how they are making decisions programmatically, we’re never going to be able to win a strategic fight that is dominated by AI.”
By Todd South
Navy SEALs are itching for upgrades to their silent underwater rides
Navy SEALs have a lot of cool toys, but most of the wet ones either need replacing or need some serious upgrades to haul them into the 21st century.
By Todd South
Lasers, water landings, crewless ops: Upgrades are coming for the C-130 family
The 1960s-era design continues to transform.
By Todd South
Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying
A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.
By Todd South
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations.
By Todd South
New rounds, new small arms make special operators’ firepower wish list
The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles.
By Todd South
Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package
The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.
By Todd South
Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding
Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.
By Todd South
Marine Raiders tackle ‘influencing’ to disrupt adversaries before the fight
Strategic reconnaissance and irregular warfare are the future.
By Todd South