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U.S. Army Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group load all-terrain vehicles onto a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Operation POLAR DAGGER in Wales, Alaska, on August 17, 2024, demonstrating rapid Arctic infiltration and mobility near the Bering Strait.

U.S. Special Operations Forces Deploy Near Russia in Western Alaska for Polar Dagger 2026

August 16, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The OA-1K Skyraider II is USSOCOM's new Armed Overwatch special operations aircraft, developed by Air Tractor and L3Harris to provide long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), precision strike, and close air support from austere airfields at significantly lower operating costs than conventional combat aircraft.

New OA-1K Skyraider II Light Attack Aircraft Strengthens U.S. Special Operations Readiness

July 30, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. Navy SEALs participate in a training exercise. According to a July 25, 2026, New York Post report, U.S. military planners reportedly considered a contingency operation that could involve elite special operations forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium if military intervention became necessary. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Considered Special Forces Operation with Army Rangers and Navy SEALs to Secure Iran's Uranium

July 28, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct a covert beach landing during annual combat diver requalification training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, on July 15, 2026.(Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. 10th Special Forces Group Green Berets Requalify Combat Divers for Covert Maritime Missions

July 28, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The U.S. Navy plans to return the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) to operational service in September 2026, after a 43-month structural reconstruction following an October 2021 grounding in the South China Sea. (Picture source: US Navy)

Seawolf submarine USS Connecticut to come back in U.S. Navy service in September 2026 with just five years of service remaining

June 02, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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MK24 Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault (MRGG-A) rifle developed by LMT Defense for U.S. Special Operations Command. The multi-caliber weapon can be converted between 7.62×51 mm NATO and 6.5 mm Creedmoor configurations using a quick-change barrel system. (Picture source: Lmt Defense)

U.S. Special Operations Command Deploys MK24 Multi-Caliber Rifle Replacing MK17 SCAR-H

May 29, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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The HICAR program aims to create a 5.56×45mm assault rifle capable of extending the M4A1's effective engagement range from roughly 300 to 600 meters with extremely high-pressure 5.56 ammunition, without changing the weapon’s existing lower receiver, magazines, optics, suppressors, and logistics infrastructure. (Picture source: US Marines)

US Special Forces launches HICAR hypervelocity ammunition program to double M4 carbine range

May 26, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Army 2026

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Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Wing load a GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb onto an MQ-9 Reaper at Cannon Air Force Base on March 27, 2026, ahead of the weapon’s operational deployment with AFSOC’s MQ-9 fleet in spring 2026. (Picture source: US DoD)

U.S. Special Operations MQ-9 Reaper Drone Gains Operational GBU-39B Bomb Strike Capability

May 26, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The most operationally significant feature observed during Balikatan was the apparent SATCOM-equipped configuration installed on at least one Tiguar M operating from Laoag, which allows drone control and ISR transmission independently of local relay chains. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Special Forces test Polish Tiguar M drone to improve South China Sea coverage during Balikatan 2026

May 26, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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BlackSea Technologies’ Comet unmanned surface vessel displayed at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The 13.1-meter (43-foot) autonomous combat vessel can be armed with precision-guided missiles and a 30mm remotely operated gun system while supporting counter-UAS, surface warfare, and maritime escort missions in contested environments.

BlackSea Unveils Comet Unmanned Surface Vessel at SOF Week 2026 for U.S. Special Forces Strike Missions

May 19, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II showcased at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, highlighting rapid deployment and expeditionary combat support capabilities for U.S. Special Operations Forces. (Picture source Air Tractor AT-802U X account)

OA-1K Skyraider II Revealed by L3Harris as New US Special Forces Light Attack Aircraft

May 19, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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Secret US Special Operations ship MV Ocean Trader arrives at Diego Garcia within reach of Iran

May 09, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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U.S. and Philippine forces conducted Maritime Strike-North off Itbayat during Balikatan 2026, using unmanned vessels, A-29B aircraft, and surveillance assets to sink a target vessel and demonstrate combined maritime strike capabilities (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. and Philippines Special Operations Launch Live Fire Maritime Strike North in Balikatan 2026

May 02, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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A network of smaller drones controlled by the MQ-9 could carry out surveillance, targeting, strike support, and electronic missions in contested environments, because using multiple lower-cost systems reduces risk and improves coverage and effectiveness. (Picture source: US Air Force)

US Special Forces to modify MQ-9 Reaper to launch drone swarms in future combat operations

April 29, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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SOCOM’s $49.5 million contract with Beacon AI will bring advanced AI pilot-assistance tools to U.S. military aviation, helping crews process flight, weather and mission data faster to reduce workload, improve safety and sharpen operational effectiveness in demanding special operations missions (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Special Operations Command to Deploy AI Copilot to Reduce Pilot Workload in High-Risk Missions

April 15, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. special operations aviation assets, including an MC-130J Commando II and MH-6M Little Bird, demonstrate forward deployment and infiltration capabilities similar to those used in high-risk personnel recovery missions in denied environments.

What Would SEAL Team 6 U.S. Naval Special Forces Do to Rescue a Downed F-15E Pilot in Iran?

April 05, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The U.S. Air Force 55th Rescue Squadron, operating HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, conducts combat search-and-rescue missions to recover downed aircrew in hostile environments, providing rapid extraction and medical evacuation under fire.

U.S. Special Forces Launch One of the Most High-Risk Combat Rescues for Downed F-15E Crew in Iran

April 05, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics teams want backpack-portable one-way attack drones to deliver low-signature precision strikes in denied environments. The FPV system would combine portability, EW resilience, and lethal effects against light vehicles, troop positions, and other time-sensitive targets (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Air Force Seeks 10 km Backpack FPV Strike Drones for Special Operations Missions

March 19, 2026 | Lerouvillois | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct cross-country ski mobility training across snow-covered terrain during cold weather operations preparation at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, on January 24, 2026, enhancing their ability to maneuver and sustain special operations in Arctic environments.

U.S. Army Green Berets Special Forces Demonstrate Arctic Warfare Capabilities in Alaska Exercise

March 05, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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A Green Beret from the U.S. Army’s 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) performs pre-flight inspections on a small unmanned aerial system during the Advanced Drone Course at Fort Carson, Colorado, on February 19, 2026.

U.S. Special Forces Green Berets Gain Tactical Drone Capability for Recon and Targeting

March 05, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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An MH-47G Chinook mounts crew-served 7.62 mm defensive guns, typically M134 miniguns forward and M240 machine guns aft, delivering high-volume suppressive fire to cover SOF insertions and extractions (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Special Operations Awards $19.4M for MH-47G Chinook Block II Helicopters Through 2030

February 26, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a new image showing U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces conducting joint free-fall insertion training over Okinawa, highlighting efforts to sharpen precision access and survivability in contested Indo-Pacific airspace (Picture Source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command / Google Earth)

U.S. Special Forces Refine Precision Free-Fall Insertion Over Japan’s Okinawa First Island Chain

January 11, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. forces under U.S. Southern Command seized a sanctioned dark-fleet oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, highlighting an expanded U.S. effort to enforce maritime sanctions far from its own waters. (Picture source: U.S. Coast Guard / U.S. Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Southern Command)

What We Know About U.S. Special Forces Seizure of Venezuela-Linked Sophia Oil Tanker in Caribbean

January 08, 2026 | Nicanci | Naval News Navy 2026

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Screenshot from a video released by the US Coast Guard showing USCGC Munro approaching the Russian oil tanker M/V Marinara (BELLA 1) after the operation. (Picture source: U.S Coast Guard)

UK Confirms INTEL Support for U.S. Special Forces Seizure of Russian-Linked Tanker BELLA

January 08, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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Screenshot from a video filmed by crew members aboard the tanker shows a helicopter approaching the vessel during the U.S. interception operation. (Picture source: X channel @WarMonitor3 )

U.S. Special Forces Seize Tanker Marinera Despite Russian Naval Escort

January 07, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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