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US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

13 months ago

MQ-9 Reaper: The only option for SOCOM’s ‘armed overwatch’ role

The MQ-9 is tailor-made for SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch role, says the author of this commentary.

By Dr. Michael Vickers

2 years ago

Special Operations Command chief: Afghans need US troops to counter Taliban

Gen. Richard Clarke echoed the sentiments of other military leaders, saying it’s clear that the Taliban has not upheld its commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Inside a fatal Ranger raid that killed an ISIS-K emir in Afghanistan

“Many of us sent a laze back signaling not to shoot us," one soldier said. “As we continued to move, I began to hear the cracks of bullets."

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

First woman is slated to graduate Green Beret training and serve on a Special Forces team

The first female Army Green Beret candidate will graduate from the Special Forces Qualification Course on July 9.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Battling COVID-19, is DoD prepared for an onslaught of disinfo and propaganda from foreign competitors?

Until DoD shifts its paradigm for information, it will continue to lag behind not only China, but also Russia and extremist groups with a more systems level approach to national information strategy.

By Col. Matthew Coughlin and Dr. Paul Lieber PhD

3 years ago