Tag: socom
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Pentagon Agrees to Overhaul SOCOM Acquisition Oversight
The Pentagon has agreed to revamp its oversight of Special Operations Command (SOCOM) acquisitions after a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report revealed friction and inefficiencies in the current system. The GAO found that unclear policies and limited access to program data hindered the Assistant Secretary of Defense's ability to effectively oversee SOCOM's acquisition programs.
US Special Ops Scraps Plans for U-28 Surveillance Plane Replacement
The US Special Operations Command has scrapped plans to replace its U-28 surveillance planes, with a full divestment of the fleet expected by 2029. Instead, the command will rely on alternative assets for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
SOCOM Pursues Advanced Firearms, Hypervelocity Ammo
Lt. Col. Alan Wood, SOCOM's Program Manager, is stoked about the Hypervelocity Improved Carbine (HICAR) program, which aims to supercharge existing 5.56 ammo with a cutting-edge carbine that's reliable, durable, and ready for future hypervelocity rounds.
US Military Seeks Replacement for Aging C-146 Special Ops Transport Plane
The US Military is on the hunt for a next-generation transport plane to replace its aging C-146 Wolfhound, as the current fleet faces sustainment and range limitations despite being battle-proven. A successor is needed to keep special ops missions flying high.
SOCOM Taps SkyFi for Real-Time Satellite Imagery Prototype
SkyFi is revolutionizing real-time satellite imagery for warfighters with a cutting-edge prototype for SOCOM, delivering unclassified commercial imagery directly to mobile devices via a web-based platform. This innovative Sovereign Intelligence Platform connects users to a vast network of 150+ satellite providers, empowering them with actionable insights in the field.