BlackSea Technologies Comet Unmanned Surface Vessel

BlackSea Showcases Comet USV at SOF Week 2026

May 22, 2026 John Friberg 0

BlackSea Technologies showcased its Comet unmanned surface vessel (USV) during SOF Week 2026. The Comet is a large, high speed combat ready USV that can conduct a wide variety of missions. BlackSea provided SOF Week attendees a view of its Comet in their booth on the exhibition floor as well as at the adjacent Tampa Bay waterfront. 

SOF Leaders Discuss Partnerships at SOF Week 2026

SOF Leaders Discuss Value of Partnerships at SOF Week 2026

May 21, 2026 DoD 0

Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a discussion panel about the importance of SOF partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

SOF Week 2026

Global SOF Community Gathers in Tampa for SOF Week 2026

May 6, 2026 John Friberg 0

SOF Week 2026 will be held in May in Tampa, Florida. This event, co-hosted by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation is an opportunity for members of the international SOF community to gather for a series of presentations, panel discussions, and displays and demonstrations by industries supporting SOF.

Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) await extraction at helicopter PZ (photo SORB, Jan 2017).

2026 SOF Imperatives by GSOF

April 21, 2026 SOF News 0

The 2026 edition of SOF Imperatives by the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF) features a singular, overriding focus: the urgent need to significantly increase the total top-line budget allocated to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Task Force South West - MARSOC Marine from Special Operations Task Force West provides security at LZ in Nahr-e-Saraj district, Helmand province. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally, 28 Mar 2012).

MARSOC – 20 Years Old

March 12, 2026 SOF News 0

Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) passed the 20 year mark in 2026. It was officially activated as a component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The major organizations of MARSOC are: The Marines have a long history […]

Ground Mobility Vehicle with Snow Tracks

SOF Weekly Brief – March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Green Berets assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) operate a Ground Mobility Vehicle equipped with specialized snow tracks during […]

USS Abraham Lincol (CVN 72)

Special Operations News – Feb 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has been in the Arabian Sea since late January 2026. (photo by Mass Communication Specialist […]

10th SFGA troops fastrope from UH-60 near Aalborg, Denmark. Photo by SSG Steven Young, SOCEUR, Sep 2, 2018.

Special Operations News – Jan 20, 2026

January 20, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: 10th SFG(A) troops fastrope from UH-60 near Aalborg, Denmark. Photo by SSG Steven Young, SOCEUR, Sep 2, 2018. Do you receive our […]

Map of Combatant Command. Source DoD 2016

What is a Combatant Command?

December 16, 2025 SOF News 0

Editor’s Note: This article was first published in 2017 by SOF News . . . it has been updated to reflect the changes over the past decade. In addition, a recent story (Dec 15, 2025 – subscription) in The Washington […]

CCRC Prepares to Deploy from USS Iwo Jima in Caribbean Sea.

Special Operations News – Oct 13, 2025

October 13, 2025 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image:  A combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) prepares to deploy from the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima […]

SOF in Afghanistan Combat Operations

Special Operations News – Oct 6, 2025

October 6, 2025 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. special operations service members conduct combat operations in support of Operation Resolute Support in Southeast Afghanistan, April 2019. RS was a […]

Tulsi Gabbard Visits 10th Special Forces Group

Special Operations News – September 29, 2025

September 29, 2025 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard performs tire drills during an early morning physical training session with the military personnel assigned […]