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Sponsorships Available! | 36th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium
Sponsorship Opportunities Gain visibility and increase your brand exposure by becoming a symposium sponsor. Spots are limited; secure your sponsorship today! Below you will find a few featured opportunities. Please view the sponsorship prospectus for a complete list. Expand your … Continue reading
B.E. MEYERS & CO. AWARDED MINIATURE AIMING LASER – ULTRA HIGH POWER (MAL-UHP) PROGRAM BY USSOCOM.
B.E. MEYERS & CO. AWARDED MINIATURE AIMING LASER – ULTRA HIGH POWER (MAL-UHP) PROGRAM BY USSOCOM August 30, 2025 August 30, 2025 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for … Continue reading
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B.E. MEYERS & CO. AWARDED MINIATURE AIMING LASER – ULTRA HIGH POWER (MAL-UHP) PROGRAM BY USSOCOM
B.E. MEYERS & CO. AWARDED MINIATURE AIMING LASER – ULTRA HIGH POWER (MAL-UHP) PROGRAM BY USSOCOM August 30, 2025 – 3 min read August 30, 2025 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Soldier Systems
Tagged B.E. Meyers, DAGIR, laser aiming, USSOCOM
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BUY ONLINE NOW: USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT
SIG SAUER Special Weapons Group Introduces the RSAR999 USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT In September of 2022, SIG SAUER won a contract that was five years in the making with USSOCOM to deliver a maximum firepower, concealable package that could meet the … Continue reading
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Tagged MCX-RATTLER LT, SIG SAUER, Special Weapons Group, USSOCOM
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Award Winners Announced! | 35th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium
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
SOF Modern Warfare Week 2024 returns to Fayetteville Area 19-22 NOV 2024
SOF Modern Warfare Week 2024 returns to Fayetteville Area FORT LIBERTY, NC – The Global Special Operations Foundation (GSOF) will host the annual Modern Warfare Week 19-22 November at Fayetteville area venues jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army Special Operations … Continue reading
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Tagged SOF, SOF Modern Warfare Week, USSOCOM
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USSOCOM INITIATES SEARCH FOR A NEW LIGHT MACHINE GUN
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
Posted in Industry News, USSOCOM
Tagged LMG-A, SOFWORX, USSOCOM
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Merlin Awarded $105M Production Contract for USSOCOM Fixed-Wing Autonomy
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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Tagged autonomous flight technology, MERLIN, USSOCOM
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SOF WEEK 2024 IS A WRAP BRINGING TO AN END WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT
A Recap of Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Special Operations The Tampa Convention Center buzzed with activity from May 6th to 10th, 2024, as the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOF Week) once again brought together the global SOF … Continue reading
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Tagged SOF, Sof Week 2024, special forces, USSOCOM
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Over 15,000 Global SOF Professionals Convene in Tampa for SOF Week 2024
Over 15,000 Global SOF Professionals Convene in Tampa for SOF Week 2024 This week, Tampa Bay is buzzing with activity as the city hosts SOF Week 2024, the premier national convention dedicated to Special Operations Forces (SOF). From May 6th … Continue reading
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Tagged SOF, Sof Week 2024, USSOCOM
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The Ultimate SOF Event 2024
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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MODERN WARFARE WEEK 2023
Join Our Global SOF Community in Ft. Liberty, NC MODERN WARFARE WEEK 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN – Modern Warfare Week Fayetteville, NC | 13 – 16 NOV 2023 Modern Warfare Week, jointly sponsored by GSOF and U.S. Army Special Operations … Continue reading
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Tagged Fayetteville, Ft. Liberty, Modern Warfare Week, SOF, USSOCOM
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SPECIALIST DEFENCE AND SECURITY CONVENTION UK
October 5, 2023 by Specialist Defense and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) 1 & 2 November 2023 http://www.sdsc-uk.co.uk Welcome to Specialist Defense & Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK), formerly the Three Counties Defense and Security Expo (3CDSE), the UK’s most diverse and … Continue reading
SOF Week 2023 A Huge Success !
SOF Week 2023 closed on 11 My, 2023 and I can only describe it as a huge success. This event sponsored by USSOCOM brings to Tampa, FL a gathering of the global SOF Community and its Industry partners in a … Continue reading
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Tagged SOF Week 2023, Sof Week 2024, Tampa, USSOCOM
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SOF WEEK OPENS IN TAMPA
USSOCOM has been engaging with their defense sector business partners at an annual conference held in Tampa, home for USSCOM headquarters, for well over ten years. In 2021, USSOCOM expand the event to a broader convention for the entire SOF … Continue reading
Posted in SOF Week 2023
Tagged Florida, SOF Week 2023, Tampa, USSOCOM
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L3HARRIS AND AIR TRACTOR SKY WARDEN TEAM SELECTED FOR USSOCOM ARMED OVERWATCH CONTRACT
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
Posted in aviation, USSOCOM
Tagged Air Tractor, L3Harris, Sky Warden, USSOCOM
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Special Forces Charitable Trust,
SFCT Development A Note From Our Executive Director: I hope you have been keeping up with all the impact the Special Forces Charitable Trust is making in the SF Community. If not, I’d like to share just one example as … Continue reading
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Tagged SOF, Special Forces Charitable Trust, USSOCOM
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U.S. Special Forces Approved: The Colt Combat Unit Pistols
U.S. Special Forces Approved: The Colt Combat Unit Pistols West Hartford, Conn. (June 7, 2022) – Colt’s Manufacturing worked with US Special Forces Trainers to design and build the Colt Combat Unit (CCU) Series of 1911 pistols. The tactical expertise … Continue reading
Scenes From SOFIC 2022
SOFIC 2022 SOFIC is an annual exhibition held in Tampa, where USSOCOM is headquartered. It’s a global event brought to Tampa by NDIA, USSOCOM and a defense sector composed of small and global companies.
SOFIC 2022–TODAY’S OPENING PRESENTATION PLAYED TO A FULL HOUSE
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Tagged AT&L, SOFIC 2022, USSOCOM
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2022 SOFIC – Advertising & Sponsorships Now Available!
Special Operations Forces Industry Conference May 16 – 19, 2022 Tampa Convention Center 2022 SOFIC Exhibit Space is sold out, however, companies do not need to be an exhibitor to sponsor or advertise. Sponsorships Get your brand noticed! Exciting sponsorships … Continue reading
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Tagged NDIA, SOF, SOFIC 2022, Tampa, USSOCOM
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AeroVironment Awarded $20.3 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Hardware Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command
AeroVironment Awarded $20.3 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Hardware Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command • Switchblade 600 tactical missile system features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
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The Key Advantages of EOTECH’s Holographic Weapon Sights
The Key Advantages of EOTECH’s Holographic Weapon Sights Ann Arbor, MI (August 11, 2021) – EOTECH’s Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS®) are among the most elite optics in the world. Selected by USSOCOM and battle tested, EOTECH’s combination of technology and … Continue reading
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Tagged EOTech, Holographic Weapon Sights, HWS, USSOCOM
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AeroVironment Introduces Standardized Modular Payload Interface Kits for RQ-20B Puma Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Kits Under Order by USSOCOM
• Enables third-party payload manufacturers, as well as U.S. DoD and international partners, to develop and integrate payloads onto RQ-20B Puma • Utilizes the Modular Payload Standard initiated by USSOCOM to create a modular architectural standard for payloads on unmanned … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, RQ-20B Puma Tactical, Standardized Modular Payload, USSOCOM
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USSOCOM Chooses Horus Reticles
The TREMOR3™ Reticle is the choice of US Special Operations Command USSOCOM chooses Horus Reticle for the Ranging – Variable Power Scope (R-VPS) Program Read More Find out why over 30 militaries around the world choose the Horus TREMOR3™ reticle … Continue reading
MIL-SPEC ATACR 4-20×50 F1 SELECTED FOR USSOCOM R-VPS CONTRACT
Nightforce Optics is proud to announce that another variant of the ATACR product line has been selected to fill the Ranging – Variable Power Scope (R-VPS) component of the Miniature Aiming Systems – Day Optic (MAS-D) Program. The MIL-SPEC ATACR™ … Continue reading
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Tagged ATACR, MAS-D Program, Nightforce Optics, USSOCOM
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WHAT WILL SOF OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
NDIA’s Virtual SOFIC 2021 comes to a close and what an event it was in the virtual domain. NDIA, USSOCOM and the many corporate sponsors deserve to be congratulated for what can only be described as a brilliantly planned, choreographed … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2021, SOFIC 2021 (virtual)
Tagged AI, NDIA, neural networks, SOF, USSOCOM
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NDIA VIRTUAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE DAY 2
Day two presenters did a phenomenal job of connecting with attendees. Every presenter was effective in communicating USSOCOM’s needs, but none more so than General Richard Clark, Commanding General, USSOCOM. General Clark in a heartfelt delivery expressed USSOCOM’s pressing need … Continue reading
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NDIA Virtual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference 2021 Kicks Off.
Virtual SOFIC 2021 kicked off today. This annual conference normally held in Tampa, FL, home of USSOCOM, went virtual for 2021. NDIA and USSOCOM needs to be congratulated for the elegance and professionalism of the event. Over the next three … Continue reading
AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command
AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command • Switchblade 600 features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting hardened static and moving … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment Inc., Switchblade 600, Tactical Missile, U.S. Army, USSOCOM
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AeroVironment Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Arcturus UAV Awarded Approximately $7 Million Task Order for U.S. Special Operations Command Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
AeroVironment Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Arcturus UAV Awarded Approximately $7 Million Task Order for U.S. Special Operations Command Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program • Competitive task order awarded for USSOCOM’s Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) program • Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment, Arcturus UAV, SOF, USSOCOM
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USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors
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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Tagged MG338, SIG SAUER, USSOCOM
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Images From SOFIC 2019
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
Posted in NDIA, SOFIC2019, USSOCOM
Tagged Beretta Defense Technologies, Fight Lite, FN USA, FNH, Glock, Heckler & Koch, Kestrel, Khales, Leupold, NDIA, Remington Defense, SIG SAUER, SOFIC 2019, Spyderco, Steiner, Streamlight, Surefire, USSOCOM, Vortex Optics
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FN to Unveil Prototype 6.5-Caliber MK 48 Mod 2 Machine Gun at 2019 SOFIC Conference
(McLean, VA – May 20, 2019) FN America, LLC, maker of a majority of small arms for the U.S. military, is excited to announce that the company will unveil the prototype for the newest variant of the MK 48 machine … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC2019, Weapon systems
Tagged 6.5 Creedmoor, FN America, MK 48, SOFIC, USSOCOM
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Special Operations Forces Industry Conference Kicks Off at the Tampa Convention Center
SOFIC is a collaborative effort between NDIA and USSOCOM. It is the premier, special operations centric conference in the world.
SOFIC 2018 ISOF ASSAULT ON TERRORIST CAMP TO RESCUE TAMPA’S MAYOR
Every other year, USSOCOM and its ISOF partners put on a capabilities demonstration for attendees at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), The 2018 demonstration was excellent and this video captures just one phase of the demonstration. Bob Buckhorn, … Continue reading
USSOCOM Upcoming Brief to Industry – Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)
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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Tagged Industry Day, USSOCOM
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USSOCOM SEEKING TO UPGRADE ITS SNIPER SYSTEMS
SOF Snipers are looking for a multi-caliber sniper system. To that end, USSOCOM released a solicitation request for an Advanced Sniper Rifle. The essence of the solicitation which was released on 6 April 2017 follows: complete system to include all … Continue reading
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Tagged Adavanced Sniper Rifle, ASR, USSOCOM
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First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 26, 2017 — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed a successful flight test of a high energy laser system onboard an Apache … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged AH-64, High-Energy, laser, Raytheon, USSOCOM
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