May 2026 SOF Events
Here are notable Special Operations Forces (SOF) events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.
Navy Deploys GARC Sea Drone for Autonomous ISR Operations
The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) serves as a solution for conducting high-speed, autonomous operations in contested military environments. The GARC naval drone is now in use by the U.S. Navy in the Middle East region in support of Operation Epic Fury.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 13, 2026
Weekly intelligence-style brief covering global SOF activity, Iran conflict developments, maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emerging irregular warfare trends, and strategic competition updates. Includes analysis of drone warfare, influence operations, and international special operations force developments affecting the global security environment.
Operation Epic Fury Update – 12 April 2026
Analysis of Operation Epic Fury developments on April 12, 2026, including ceasefire talks, U.S. and Iranian military activity, strike operations, maritime security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic signaling, and escalation indicators. Assessment of regional force posture, strategic risk trends, and implications for stability, energy markets, and ongoing conflict dynamics.
AI Bootcamp Readies Air Commandos for Next-Gen Advantage
Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties.
3rd Special Forces Group and Transformation for Multidomain Operations
3rd Special Forces Group is transforming its legacy military intelligence company into a robust multidomain operations company. The move enhances the capabilities of special operations interdependence, interoperability and integration across the force.
Ceasefire Agreement Announced for Iran War
On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week long ceasefire that will provide the time to come to an agreement to end the Iran War. The agreement is contingent on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Operation Epic Fury Update – April 7, 2026
An operational update on Epic Fury – Monday’s press conference, negotiations, air strikes, downed U.S. aircraft, Strait of Hormuz, intelligence, and more about the Iran War.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 6, 2026
News about special operations, conflicts, national security, Operations Epic Fury, training with SOF partner forces, Air Force PJs, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
2nd F-15E Aviator Recovered in High-Risk CSAR Mission Inside Iran
On April 4, 2026, a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) of a F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down over Iran on April 3, 2026, was rescued by American forces.
USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Downed in Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over southern Iran. One of the two-man was rescued. This was the first aircraft to be downed over Iran.
Epic Fury Update – April 3, 2026
An update brief on Operation Epic Fury – the War in Iran. Events, tactics, strategy, drones, air strikes, Future operations in the Strait of Hormuz and on Kharq Island.
Trump Speech: Objectives in Iran Near Completion
During an address from the White House on April 1, 2026, President said that the military objectives for Operation Epic Fury – the Iran War were nearly complete.
USASOC Wins Special Operations Sniper Competition
17 elite sniper teams gathered to participate in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 15-19, 2026.
Monthly Drone Report – March 2026
Drone warfare continues to evolve rapidly in March 2026, shaping battlefield dynamics across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other operational theaters. Low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) remain capable of imposing disproportionate operational and economic costs on technologically advanced military forces.