By Technical Sgt. Carly Feliciano. While headlines often focus on major combat operations or high-visibility deployments, a quieter force is shaping the future of global security—Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations […]
By Pat Carty. Some sixty years ago, in May 1965, some of the largest hostage rescue missions involving Belgian and American forces took place in the Belgian Congo. They included mission names such as “Dragon Rouge” (Red Dragon) and “Dragon […]
Below the reader will find recent news about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) currently deployed in conflicts (Ukraine, Africa, etc.), new developments in drone use on the battlefield, and more. Curated articles on the topics below are provided: Parrot ANAFI USA […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: A competitor from Guatemala zeroes his weapon before the start of Fuerzas Comando 2025 at Ilopango, El Salvador, Aug. 18, 2025. Fuerzas […]
By Col. Michael Haas, USAF, Ret. He was the nightmare come true to the notoriously paranoid and vicious Narodny Kommissaria Vnutrenny Diel (NKVD), the Soviet security service dreaded no less by Soviet citizens than by its German foe. Speaking fluent […]
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have updates on the advent of “swarm drones”, lessons […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transit underwater using a diver propulsion device during joint maritime training with Marine Raiders assigned to […]
On August 17-18, 1942, members of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion made an attack on a small island in the Pacific Ocean held by Japanese forces during World War II. The raid had several objectives – destroy Japanese installations, gather […]
A Special Operations Skills Competition and Leadership Seminar will take place in El Salvador on August 18-29, 2025. Sixteen special operations teams from Central and South America and the Caribbean will compete in Fuerzas Comando 2025. This will be the […]
By Lindsey Schmidt. SOF Week, held in Tampa, Florida, attracts a staggering number of exhibitors every year. This year’s event, held in May 2025, brought in over 800. While the usual exhibitors were there, weapons systems, software applications, products, and […]
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have an update on a new U.S. drone called […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Members of the 125th Special Tactics Squadron conduct a Full Mission Profile (FMP) on October 30, 2019 in Madras, OR. This FMP […]
Story by Capt. Brandon DeBlanc. The Air Commandos of Air Force Special Operations Command are preparing to operate in contested environments during Emerald Warrior 25.2, held in multiple locations across Arizona and California, July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025. This […]
Below the reader will find recent news about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are used in conflicts (Ukraine, Africa, etc.), new developments in drone use, and training by militaries for using drones during combat operations. Curated articles on the topics […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Air Force CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing Operations Wing in transit to Clark Air Base, on July […]
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