Category Archives: USSOCOM

Featured Panel | 35th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium

Posted on Friday, 7 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Strategic Environment & SOF Featured Panel Act Now! Join us at the 35th Annual Special Operations Symposium! At this event, you’ll hear from these dynamic speakers on the Strategic Environment & SOF Panel. This panel will provide an overview of … Continue reading →

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Award Winners Announced! | 35th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium

Posted on Tuesday, 4 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Special Operations Division Annual Awards Dinner February 19, 2025 The Special Operations Division proudly presents its Annual Awards Reception and Dinner, this premier event will celebrate the dedication and achievements of those who have made a lasting impact on the … Continue reading →

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Sal, Keynote Speakers Announced! | 35th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium

Posted on Friday, 24 January, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Co-Sponsorship with USSCOM We are excited to announce the 35th Annual Special Operations Symposium will be co-sponsored by the U.S. Special Operations Command! Join us for this collaborative effort as we advance the discussion on the future of special operations … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM INITIATES SEARCH FOR A NEW LIGHT MACHINE GUN

Posted on Friday, 25 October, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

United States Special Operations Command (U.S.S.O.COM)  will hold an Industry Day to obtain input from industry to further refine the Government requirements documentation, Performance Specification (P-Spec), as well as identify the marketplace for interested vendors for the Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault … Continue reading →

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Merlin Awarded $105M Production Contract for USSOCOM Fixed-Wing Autonomy

Posted on Friday, 14 June, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Merlin Awarded $105M Production Contract for USSOCOM Fixed-Wing Autonomy With an initial focus on the automation of the C-130J platform, this contract will expand Merlin’s technology into USSOCOM’s broader aircraft fleet over the next five years June 11, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate SOF Event 2024

Posted on Friday, 22 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Ultimate SOF Event 2024 Unlock the Power of SOF Innovation at SOF Week 2024 This extraordinary annual conference and exhibition is a testament to the power of unified efforts in advancing SOF capabilities and fostering global partnerships.With over 15,000 … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Demonstrates A2E Concept with AFSOC

Posted on Tuesday, 6 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DEMONSTRATES A2E CONCEPT WITH AFSOC SAN DIEGO – 05 January 2024 – During a series of demonstrations in December 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) worked collaboratively to execute … Continue reading →

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The year is coming to a close! Support SFCT now!

Posted on Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

Goodbye 2022 Hello 2023! Special Forces Charitable Trust would like to wish you and yours a magical holiday season. Our donors and friends have made our monumental year possible and we are excited to see what 2023 brings for serving … Continue reading →

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L3HARRIS AND AIR TRACTOR SKY WARDEN TEAM SELECTED FOR USSOCOM ARMED OVERWATCH CONTRACT

Posted on Thursday, 25 August, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

MELBOURNE, Fla. — U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has selected L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Air Tractor, Inc.’s AT-802U Sky Warden™ system for its Armed Overwatch program. Award of the Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery contract includes a cost ceiling of $3 … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Across America

Posted on Friday, 22 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Last year we sold almost 2,900 wreaths, let’s shoot for 3,000 this year! Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to … Continue reading →

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NEW SFCT WEBSITE

Posted on Monday, 18 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

We’ve got news! The SFCT has launched a new website!  Stop by http://www.specialforcescharitabletrust.org and check out the new format.  You can easily find Events – both fundraising and programmatic!  You’ve been asking and we did it!  We added an SFCT … Continue reading →

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ECA GROUP upgrades its drone IT180 for special forces applications

Posted on Thursday, 1 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

ECA GROUP upgrades its drone IT180 for Special Forces applications ECA GROUP provides special forces with Over-the-Hill reconnaissance capabilities, day and night, by integrating the Controp EO/IR camera on its IT180 UAV. The IT180 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) as part … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors

Posted on Friday, 17 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

  NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 15, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), working closely with SIG SAUER, has completed a safety certification of the new SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Gun, … Continue reading →

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Images From SOFIC 2019

Posted on Friday, 7 June, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFIC ( Special Operations Force Industry Conference) is an annual conference held in Tampa, Florida. The event is organized by NDIA and USSOCOM, and it’s the premier SOF centric conference and exhibit  in the world. Exhibitors from all over the … Continue reading →

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Olson, Maguire Honored for Service to Special Operations Forces

Posted on Thursday, 13 December, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – Retired Navy Adm. Eric Olson and retired Navy Vice Adm. Joseph Maguire are the 2019 recipients of the highest honors of the Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) division of the National Defense Industrial Association, the … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Upcoming Brief to Industry – Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)

Posted on Tuesday, 3 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Please join USSOCOM for their upcoming Brief to Industry – Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Informational Meeting. Wednesday, October 4th2:30 PM – 7:00 PMEmbassy Suites – Tampa Convention CenterTampa, FL For more information, click here: … Continue reading →

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GEN RAYMOND A. THOMAS III USSOCOM’s NEW COMMANDING OFFICER ADDRESSES ATENDEES AT SOFIC 2016

Posted on Sunday, 29 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

General Raymond A. Thomas III currently serves as the 11th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Prior to assuming command of USSOCOM, Gen. Thomas served as Commander, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INNOVATION NETWORK SEMINARY (SOFINS)

Posted on Thursday, 26 March, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFINS is an annual event hosted by the French Special Forces community with attendance limited to French and Foreign Special Forces. It’s a great opportunity for information exchange and great liaison. This year the event will be held at Camp … Continue reading →

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Admiral William H. McRaven U.S.N. (Ret)

Posted on Thursday, 11 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub
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