Tag Archives: USSOCOM

USSOCOM Chooses Horus Reticles

Posted on Thursday, 24 June, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

The TREMOR3™ Reticle is the choice of US Special Operations Command USSOCOM chooses Horus Reticle for the Ranging – Variable Power Scope (R-VPS) Program Read More Find out why over 30 militaries around the world choose the Horus TREMOR3™ reticle … Continue reading →

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MIL-SPEC ATACR 4-20×50 F1 SELECTED FOR USSOCOM R-VPS CONTRACT

Posted on Friday, 11 June, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Nightforce Optics is proud to announce that another variant of the ATACR product line has been selected to fill the Ranging – Variable Power Scope (R-VPS) component of the Miniature Aiming Systems – Day Optic (MAS-D) Program. The MIL-SPEC ATACR™ … Continue reading →

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WHAT WILL SOF OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?

Posted on Friday, 21 May, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

NDIA’s Virtual SOFIC 2021 comes to a close and what an event it was in the virtual domain. NDIA, USSOCOM and the many corporate sponsors deserve to be congratulated for what can only be described as a brilliantly planned, choreographed … Continue reading →

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NDIA VIRTUAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE DAY 2

Posted on Wednesday, 19 May, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Day two presenters did a phenomenal job of connecting with attendees. Every presenter was effective in communicating USSOCOM’s needs, but none more so than General Richard Clark, Commanding General, USSOCOM. General Clark in a heartfelt delivery expressed USSOCOM’s pressing need … Continue reading →

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NDIA Virtual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference 2021 Kicks Off.

Posted on Tuesday, 18 May, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command

Posted on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command • Switchblade 600 features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting hardened static and moving … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Arcturus UAV Awarded Approximately $7 Million Task Order for U.S. Special Operations Command Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program

Posted on Wednesday, 10 March, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Arcturus UAV Awarded Approximately $7 Million Task Order for U.S. Special Operations Command Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program • Competitive task order awarded for USSOCOM’s Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) program • Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors

Posted on Friday, 17 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

  NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 15, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), working closely with SIG SAUER, has completed a safety certification of the new SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Gun, … Continue reading →

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Images From SOFIC 2019

Posted on Friday, 7 June, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFIC ( Special Operations Force Industry Conference) is an annual conference held in Tampa, Florida. The event is organized by NDIA and USSOCOM, and it’s the premier SOF centric conference and exhibit  in the world. Exhibitors from all over the … Continue reading →

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FN to Unveil Prototype 6.5-Caliber MK 48 Mod 2 Machine Gun at 2019 SOFIC Conference

Posted on Tuesday, 21 May, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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Special Operations Forces Industry Conference Kicks Off at the Tampa Convention Center

Posted on Monday, 20 May, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFIC is a collaborative effort between NDIA and USSOCOM. It is the premier, special operations centric conference in the world.

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SOFIC 2018 ISOF ASSAULT ON TERRORIST CAMP TO RESCUE TAMPA’S MAYOR

Posted on Monday, 28 May, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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USSOCOM Upcoming Brief to Industry – Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)

Posted on Tuesday, 3 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Please join USSOCOM for their upcoming Brief to Industry – Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Informational Meeting. Wednesday, October 4th2:30 PM – 7:00 PMEmbassy Suites – Tampa Convention CenterTampa, FL For more information, click here: … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM SEEKING TO UPGRADE ITS SNIPER SYSTEMS

Posted on Friday, 7 July, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOF Snipers are looking for a multi-caliber sniper system. To that end, USSOCOM released a solicitation request for an Advanced Sniper Rifle. The essence of the solicitation which was released on 6 April 2017 follows: complete system to include all … Continue reading →

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First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser

Posted on Friday, 30 June, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

MCKINNEY, Texas, June 26, 2017 — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed a successful flight test of a high energy laser system onboard an Apache … Continue reading →

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Special Operations Force Industry Conference (SOFIC) 2017

Posted on Thursday, 18 May, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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C-SOCC Is Talk of the Town

Posted on Friday, 3 March, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

  It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot the shit. We are so damned sick of hearing Democrats trying to undermine the Executive Branch that we decided to talk about a positive development committed to paper on 16 Feb … Continue reading →

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GEN RAYMOND A. THOMAS III USSOCOM’s NEW COMMANDING OFFICER ADDRESSES ATENDEES AT SOFIC 2016

Posted on Sunday, 29 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

General Raymond A. Thomas III currently serves as the 11th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Prior to assuming command of USSOCOM, Gen. Thomas served as Commander, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), … Continue reading →

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ISOF CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATION SOFIC 2016

Posted on Friday, 27 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

The SOFIC 2016 International Special Operation Forces (ISOF) Capabilities Demonstration is one of the many highlights of this year’s SOFIC conference held annually in The City of Tampa. The ISOF Demonstration is conducted every other year and draws huge crowds … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PEEK JOINT CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATION – SOFIC 2016

Posted on Wednesday, 25 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub
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DAY 2 SOFIC 2016 GETTING STARTED

Posted on Wednesday, 25 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub
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SOFIC 2016 Kicks Off Tuesday In Tampa

Posted on Monday, 23 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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L3 EOTech AND THE USSOCOM SAFETY OF USE MESSAGE

Posted on Monday, 9 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

There’s a lot hubbub surrounding the September 2015 USSOCOM Safety of Use Message  identifying L3-EOTech Enhanced Combat Optical Sights (ECOS) SU- 231/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-533-0941, SU-231A/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-587-9345, SU-231D/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-591-7601, SU-253/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-566-2844, and SU-264/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-590-7763. One of the … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INNOVATION NETWORK SEMINARY (SOFINS)

Posted on Thursday, 26 March, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFINS is an annual event hosted by the French Special Forces community with attendance limited to French and Foreign Special Forces. It’s a great opportunity for information exchange and great liaison. This year the event will be held at Camp … Continue reading →

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MATBOCK BEYOND SHOT

Posted on Wednesday, 4 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  New Product at Beyond Shot: We would like to thank everyone for stopping by our suite to see the MATBOCK team.  We met a lot of great people and hope everyone had a wonderful time at Shot Show, but … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Wants To Improve On Its DOMEX Capabilities

Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

USSOCOM is seeking to improve its document and media exploitation (DOMEX) capabilities. The primary objective is to develop and acquire technology that can probe a computer or smart device under field conditions. The capabilities sought include: the ability to survey … Continue reading →

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STAR WARS Episode VII or DOD’s 5 Year Business Plan

Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

This Friday’s shoot-the-shit is an open discussion on who knocked who off. If you’ve seen the new Star Wars Episode VII trailer, just released today, you can observe some similarities between it an what the DoD sees as a future … Continue reading →

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DARPA Is Looking For Next Generation Night Vision Goggles

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Citing soldier health concerns and the growing availability of commercial  I 2 night vision optics, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) wants industry to develop lighter, more compact and more advanced night vision goggles for the military. U.S. Special … Continue reading →

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Admiral William H. McRaven U.S.N. (Ret)

Posted on Thursday, 11 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub
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MARSOC Aligns Past with Future—Marine Raider Heritage Returns

Posted on Thursday, 4 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

This is a great story written by Gunny Josh Higgins. It’s published here unredacted and in its entirety. During World War II, four Marine Raider battalions and twoRaider regiments were formed and saw action in the Pacific Theaterbetween 1942 and … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Change OF Command

Posted on Thursday, 4 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

In a ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center on 28 August 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven turned over the helm to U.S. Army General Joseph L. Votel. General Votel is the 10th USSOCOM Commanding Officer and will have responsibility … Continue reading →

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Artist Conception, Or Could It Be TALOS Mod 0 ?

Posted on Monday, 7 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I thought it might be a good way to open Monday morning with the cover photo from the July 2014 issue of Popular Science Magazine. The picture you see may be much closer to a first rendition of TALOS (Tactical … Continue reading →

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ISOF Capabilities Demonstration At SOFIC 2014

Posted on Saturday, 24 May, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

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.

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SOFIC 2014 Kicked Off Today And It Was Great To See So Many Of Our ISOF Friends Return Another Year

Posted on Tuesday, 20 May, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub
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BAE’s Q-Warrior Closer To Primetime.

Posted on Thursday, 13 March, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

  As battlefield objectives become more specific, the need for precision increases correspondingly. The successful kinetic operation needs a greater level of accuracy if we are to avoid collateral damage, fratricide and maintain the good will of indigenous people. So, … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Partners With Industry and Allies To Develop Land and Sea Capabilities.

Posted on Thursday, 1 August, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Admiral William McRaven Clarifies USSOCOM’s Position On Women In Direct Combat Roles.

Posted on Thursday, 11 July, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

We’ve recently seen the Secretary of Defense rescind the the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule. The rule became SOP on October of 1994 but there’s been some confusion, mostly from individuals that haven’t read it, regarding limiting … Continue reading →

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Greetings From SOFIC 2013 In Tampa

Posted on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Former SEAL Eric Greitens Named To ‘Times 100’ List

Posted on Thursday, 18 April, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

The ‘Time 100’, first published in 1999, is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. LCDR SEAL Greitens is the first sailor to make the ‘Times 100’ . LCDR Greitens was selected in recognition for … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM’s PSR Competition “And The Winner Is Remington’s MSR…”

Posted on Monday, 11 March, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

    USSOCOM has completed its PSR, Precision Sniper Rifle, competition with the selection of Remington’s MSR platform. Our congratulations goes out to all the Remington folks that made it possible.   UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMANDPrecision Sniper Rifle (PSR) … Continue reading →

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