The 1st Special Operations Wing introduced a new 30 mm ammunition-linking machine at Hurlburt Field on April 21, 2026, an innovation set to save the Air Force millions by repurposing rounds from retiring A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for use on AC-130J Ghostriders.
The DoD announced that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands.
Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this July? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. The White House announced that a “historic” peace agreement had been reached with Iran. Israel continues its attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, possible endangering the proposed ceasefire agreement. The U.S. military continues its operations in South America.
A former U.S. Navy sailor is one of three people arrested by the FBI that are alleged by the Department of Justice of a scheme to buy drones and RPGs to attack U.S. servicemembers. Among the targets discussed were members of U.S. Special Forces.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter went down in the waters off the coast of Oman on June 8, 2026. The two crewmen were rescued by a Task Force 59 naval drone. This is the first publically known rescue of downed airmen by an naval drone.
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) assembled Soldiers, families, veterans, community members and Special Forces Association members to ceremoniously open Red Empire Week 2026 at Camp “Bull” Simons, June 8. Following the ceremony a capabilities exercise or CAPEX was conducted.
This week’s SOF News Update covers USSOCOM’s C-130J autonomy program, Special Forces strategic utility, combat diver modernization, developments in the Iran conflict, Ukraine’s drone warfare lessons, intelligence and diplomacy in irregular warfare, and global special operations news from Canada, Israel, Somalia, and beyond.
D-Day – The Battle for Normandy began on June 6, 1944. Allied armies stormed ashore in a huge amphibious landing accompanied by air support and paratroopers striking targets inland. Once ashore the troops pushed against German forces and established areas […]
Story by Special Operations Association of America. Results from a study commissioned by the U.S. Special Operations Command found that members of the SOF community are facing cancer at a rate 18 percent higher than their conventional forces counterparts. The Special Operations Association of America has long highlighted the health effects that SOF personnel experience due to exposures during training and deployment cycles.
Story by Matt Dorn. In 1955 the 300th Special Forces Operational Detachment (SFOD) of the U.S. Army Reserves (USAR) was activated. Members of the newly created unit were WWII combat veterans and former paratroopers. By May 1956, the U.S. formed three additional Special Forces units in the USAR.
Story by Lindsey Schmidt. Several non-profit organizations supporting the special operations community took the stage during the SOF Week 2026 Non-Profit Round Robin. The fast-paced competition gave each organization three minutes to present its mission and impact before a live […]
This week’s SOF News Update covers developments in Iran ceasefire negotiations, SOF Week 2026, Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign, instability in Mali, missile inventory concerns following Operation Epic Fury, emerging AI applications for special operations forces, and global security developments affecting the U.S. special operations and defense community.
The annual Special Forces Association Convention will be held in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from June 7-12, 2026. A host of activities and events on the Emerald Coast are planned to include golf tournament, motorcycle ride, beach day, evening socials, visits to Camp Rudder and Camp “Bull” Simons, and more.
This monthly drone update provides news on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the latest drone technologies, counter-UAS developments, and operational employment in conflicts around the world. Our featured drone topic this month are the different drone products exhibited at SOF Week 2026 this past May in Tampa, Florida.
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