Tag Archives: SOFIC
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.
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
2021 SOFIC | Agenda Now Available
Join Us Virtually! Please join USSOCOM and NDIA for the 2021 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), which will be held virtually from May 17 – 21. SOFIC is the only virtual conference for USSOCOM leadership to share emerging requirements, … Continue reading
2021 SOFIC: Registration is now open for May virtual event
March 1, 2021 Get ready for 2021 SOFIC ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association and U.S. Special Operations Command are pleased to announce the 2021 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), virtually, May 17-21. Registration opens online March … Continue reading
vSOFIC On Demand Registration Still Available!
Unable to attend the first-ever Virtual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference? Don’t worry! We have you covered. Between now and August 31, 2020, you can gain access to all the releasable presentations from vSOFIC for just $150. After registering, you … Continue reading
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
Elbit Systems of America to demonstrate solutions perfected for the SOF operator
FORT WORTH, TEXAS May 16, 2019 – At Elbit Systems of America, innovation is what we do. Whether it’s capabilities we offer airborne platforms, sensors and fire control solutions or support & sustainment work, we strive to provide the … Continue reading
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
SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (SOFIC) PART VII
The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) remains the premier venue bringing U.S. and International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) together with an industrial consortium to communicate needs, explore new technologies and learn. It’s an event unlike any other in the … Continue reading
SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (SOFIC) PART V
In an increasingly hostile cyber environment it becomes more and more important to implement file security technologies that effectively deny exploitation of the hacked data files. One of the more impressive products filling that need comes from Trivalent, an Annapolis, … Continue reading
Special Operations Force Industry Conference (SOFIC) 2017
I’m just getting back from another outstanding SOFIC Conference in Tampa, Fl. This coming week, I’ll be updating readers on what the SOF Community is up to, what their needs are going forward along with a 30,000 foot look at … Continue reading
FNH SMALL ARMS OF SOFIC 2016
One of my favorite pistols is the FNX-45 Tactical, a tremendous improvement over the FNP Tactical. It’s low bore axis makes the pistol very easy to control. The grip is nicely textured which when combined with the interchangeable backstarp makes … Continue reading
DAY 2 SOFIC 2016 GETTING STARTED
SOFIC 2016 Kicks Off Tuesday In Tampa
2016 SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) will be held May 23–26, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. This year’s conference theme, “Evolving the Network to Counter Emerging Threats,” reflects the enduring vision of a global Special Operations … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Component Commanders
One of the more informative sessions was with component commanders. These senior executives and their commands have a great deal on their plates with diminishing resources. At the top of their needs list is recruitment. On the technology side, SOF … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Troy Industries, Inc.
Troy Industries was exhibiting at this year’s SOFIC Conference in Tampa, FL. They were on of several accessories exhibitors attracting a lot of attention. Their booth was continuously busy with visitors. I was particularly interested in the company’s offset sights. … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Comes To A Close
The overwhelming theme at SOFIC 2015 was leveraging the SOF/ Industry partnership to enable SOF and its Blue Force partners to operate and win in a complex world. The world as it exists today is certainly complex and USSOCOM is … Continue reading
Mutualink Achieves Milestone Communications Advances during Department of Defense Exercise
At this year’s SOFIC Conference, in Tampa, Fl, I had the opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of Mutualink’s interoperability technology. It was exceptional from both it’s interoperability as well as its dynamic reconfiguration and security. I think the … Continue reading
Surefire’s SF Ryder .22 Cal Suppressor Close-up…
Spent some time in Surefire’s exhibit for SOFIC 2014 taking a close look at the company’s latest suppressor offering. Chuck happened to have an SF Ryder installed on a Glock conversion so checking the entire setup was nice. First of, … Continue reading
ISOF Capabilities Demonstration–Highlights
ISOF Capabilities Demonstration SOFIC 2014, 21 May 2014 This video is a compilation of photos taken during the ISOF Capabilities Demonstration, SOFIC 2014. Aside from the kinetic razzmatazz, it demonstrates the capabilities developed at great time, energy and … Continue reading
ISOF Capabilities Demonstration At SOFIC 2014
I’m working on putting together a slide show for our readers. It will be available later in the coming week so be sure to visit the site for all of the SOFIC 2014 details and the ISOF Demonstration.
USSOCOM Partners With Industry and Allies To Develop Land and Sea Capabilities.
If you attended SOFIC 2013 in Tampa, one of the many focal points articulated is the need, and desire, to return Navy SEALS to their waterborne lineage. Interpret that to mean the 10+ years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013 MMI Outdoor
MMI makes a number of no nonsense tactical shelters that are easy to deploy, light weight and extremely rugged. Folks in the Philippines and other tropical garden spots will appreciate MMI’s IBNS, Improved Bed Net System. Its impervious nature to … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013–ATK Eagle Industries
SOFIC-2013 JetLev R200 Response To A Reader Comment
This reader felt that I overlooked the element of surprise… Employment of the JetLev R200, in its current state of development, requires that planners have adequate intelligence prior to an operation. For example, many harbors and particularly those used by … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013–Rogue Gunfighter
The folks at TAG and Rogue Gunfighter gave me a sneak peek at their new “No Vis” medical kit. Unlike the traditional approach, which calls for wearing an individual medical kit on your belt or vest, Rogue Gunfighter’s med kit … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 JetLev R200
The JetLev R200 was part of the waterfront exhibit. As I watched the demonstration, I couldn’t help wondering why any respectable SEAL would use one of these. I mean, they look like a lot of fun, but I wondered what … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 Ceradyne Armor Systems
Did a quick drive-by the Ceradyne exhibit to find out they are now part of the 3M family, and too take a look at their strike plates. Interesting to note that part of their display included S&S Precision’s innovative plate … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 Rogue Gunfighter LVR and High Threat Concealment
I’ve said this a million times over. If you are not an NDIA member you are missing the boat. If you want to be synchronized with USSOCOM requirements you need to become an NDIA member and you need to attend … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013–Kestrel 4600 Heat Stress Tracker
When Kestrel introduced its Heat Stress Tracker, the company made it possible for every soldier to monitor his or her own exposure to heat stress. Prior to its inception, the U.S. Army only monitored conditions for a general area, which … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013–Bell 407AH
This is the Bell 407AH. I want one and that’s basically it!
SOFIC 2013–Streamlight
Made a quick stop at Streamlight’s exhibit to check out their new TLR-2 HL(G). As you may suspect, the “G” stands for green. With its introduction, Streamlight has added green laser functionality to their line of weapon mounted lights. I … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013 Beretta ARX-160A1
Beretta’s ARX160A1 a contender in the US Army’s Carbine Competition will become the ARX100 when the commercial variant goes into full production later in the year. Beretta’s management expects the first units to hit the shelves this summer. The ARX100 … Continue reading
Greetings From SOFIC 2013 In Tampa
This week begins our coverage of the Special Operating Force Industry Conference. For the next three days we’ll be giving you a peek of the tools of the trade available to our Special Forces. The SOF warrior sculpture was a … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – STI’s PARASIM®
Systems Technology, Inc., hereafter referred to as STI, is based in Hawthorne, CA. The firm is 100% employee owned founded in 1957 as a small R&D company devoted to the study of the behavior of dynamic systems, including ground and aerospace vehicles, … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – Power Conditioning By Acumentrics
Acumentrics Holdings of Westwood, MA is the holding company for two businesses, Acumentrics RUPS (rugged uninterrupted power supply) and Acumentrics SOFC (solid oxide fuel cells). At this year’s SOFIC Conference, Acumetrics RUPS featured its new Rugged Blade UPS™. The device has a 1U profile, meaning … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – LWRC M6A2-PSD 300 Blackout
LWRC International is a pioneer in the development of short-stroke gas piston operating systems for the AR15 / M16 platform; the company is also one of the competitors in the U.S. Army’s carbine competition. LWRC carbines are considered to be some of … Continue reading
FOG HORN 