SOF Week 2023

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SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM chief highlights special forces lessons learned from Ukraine relationship

USSOCOM Commander Gen Bryan P Fenton has highlighted the importance of relationship-building between US SOF and their Ukrainian counterparts since 2014.
SOF Week 2023: Commander, Special Operations Command - Korea interview

The Commander of Special Operations Command - Korea provides an update at SOF Week 2023.

SOF Week 2023: US special forces kick off search for new multi-role watercraft

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has kickstarted initial planning for a second-generation Combatant Craft Medium (CCM), according to service officials.

SOF Week 2023: Handheld translation technology breaks the language barrier for operators

USSOCOM operators are already using voice and visual translation devices to improve communications and situational awareness in mission-critical scenarios.

SOF Week 2023: How Collaborative Autonomy can revolutionise multi-domain missions

USSOCOM is betting on meshed networking technology to enable a single operator to control multiple swarming uncrewed systems across air, land and sea.

SOF Week 2023: JFD ready to hand over first Shadow Seal tactical diving vehicle

JFD's first production Shadow Seal semi-submersible tactical diving vehicle is due to be handed over to US partner Blue Tide Marine as the company seeks to demonstrate it to potential customers in the Americas.

Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: GSOF reflects on a successful first SOF Week (video)

11th May 2023

As the inaugural SOF Week draws to a close, the head of the Global SOF Foundation reflects on a successful event.
Uncrewed Vehicles

SOF Week 2023: AeroVironment introduces VTOL kit for Puma AE UAS (video)

11th May 2023

AeroVironment has introduced the Puma VTOL kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Land Warfare

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM will test electric motorcycles

11th May 2023

US Special Operations Command’s next Technical Experimentation event will evaluate Ryvid’s electric motorcycles.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: CACI International Inc displays EW capabilities (video)

11th May 2023

Among the vendors on the show floor at SOF Week 2023 was CACI International Inc.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: US Air Force Special Operations Command interview (video)

11th May 2023

The commander of US Air Force Special Operations Command talks to the SOF Week show daily.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: SOF Support Activity PEO interview (video)

10th May 2023

The Program Executive Officer of PEO SOF Support Activity (SOFSA) at the USSOCOM outlines his priorities and challenges.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM plans to boost investment in cyber and space capabilities

10th May 2023

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) plans to invest heavily in cyber effects and space-based capabilities to enhance counter-violent extremist operations, according to General Fenton.
Land Warfare

SOF Week 2023: MRZR Alpha will receive new capabilities

10th May 2023

Polaris is working on engineering changes to increase the exportable power of the vehicle to up to 5kw.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: US Marine Forces Special Operations Command interview (video)

10th May 2023

The Commander of US Marine Forces Special Operations Command talks about recruiting and retaining talent during SOF Week 2023.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM to consolidate Program Executive Offices into single entity

10th May 2023

The US Special Operations Command plans to merge PEO C4 and PEO Special Reconnaissance into PEO Tactical Information Systems.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: Naval Special Warfare Command interview (video)

10th May 2023

The Commander of US Naval Special Warfare Command speaks to the SOF Week show daily team about his current challenges and priorities.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: Deputy Director of Acquisition interview (video)

10th May 2023

The Deputy Director, Acquisition - U.S. Special Operations Command, talks to the SOF Week show daily team about his current priorities.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: Program Executive Officer, PEO Rotary Wing interview (video)

10th May 2023

Speaking during SOF Week 2023, the head of PEO Rotary Wing for USSOCOM outlines his current priorities.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM outlines acquisition priorities (video)

10th May 2023

The Acquisition Executive for U.S. Special Operations Command outlines his priorities and requirements.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: U.S. Army Special Operations Command outlines recruitment challenges (video)

10th May 2023

USSOCOM has the nation’s most elite warfighters in its arsenal, but how does it ensure they thrive and excel throughout their careers?
Land Warfare

SOF Week 2023: US Marines will test Rheinmetall Mission Master SP UGV

9th May 2023

USMC has witnessed demonstrations of the system and will conduct trials with the vehicle this summer.
Land Warfare

SOF Week 2023: Bounce Imaging showcases solutions to be deployed in confined space scenarios

9th May 2023

The low size, weight and power devices are designed to enable users to explore challenging environments without exposing them to risky situations.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: Helping small companies do business with USSOCOM (video)

9th May 2023

The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: SOFWERX lays out its stall (video)

9th May 2023

SOFWERX Director Leslie Babich speaks to Shephard Media on the sidelines of SOF Week 2023 in Tampa.
Digital Battlespace

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM to observe high throughput connectivity at sea demonstration

8th May 2023

The demo will showcase a layered and integrated communications network featuring mobile ad hoc network, tropospheric scatter, and satellite connectivity.