Bale Defence – RTV6 The RTV6 by Bale Defence was displayed in the Australia pavilion at SOF Week and is the latest in their Rough Terrain Vehicle line. Sporting six wheels, it offers a 1.4:1 payload ration meaning that this 1.1 ton vehicle will carry a 1.5 ton payload. Specs: Top Speed: 108km/h (67mph) ??Range:…
Relv – Starlink Mini Cage More and more units (and individuals) are using Starlink Mini austere comms. Many don’t want the antenna to give away their position. You see, the Starlink Mini antenna can deflect light and can get very hot during operation making it susceptible to observation by ground and airborne thermal sensors. Relv…
OKSI Introduces Odyssey GPS-Denied Module The Odyssey GPS-Denied Module with #IntelligenceByOKSI — Bolt-on Visual Navigation for UAS. The Odyssey module is a rapidly deployable and robust bolt-on GPS-denied navigation module. It provides drift-free navigation with absolute position updates to flight controllers enabling flights in heavily jammed EW environments. By leveraging a custom-trained AI feature matcher…
CSIS Presents: The Future of Irregular Warfare In this video presented by the Center for Strategic & International Studies, Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, discusses Irregular Warfare (IW), the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise, and how technology will impact SOF in the future with Dr Seth G. Jones,…
My Memorial Day Message Today’s message is one of hope. I’d like you all to remember those who gave all for our nation, but when you’re doing it, let’s celebrate the good times we had with them. Let’s embrace the good of their sacrifice. Those who went before us, were our best and their sacrifice…
“BOOTS” by Rudyard Kipling The poem “BOOTS” by Rudyard Kipling was published in 1903 and imagines the repetitive thoughts of a British Army infantryman marching in South Africa during the Second Boer War. It has been suggested for the first four words of each line to be read slowly, at a rate of two words…
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a rebranding of its logo – moving from the classic eagle seal to a new, simpler style. “We believe it is time for new logo that represents the more modern current state of the CMP – something that, like the revision of our programs, is more…
Saturday Night Feature: Phantom Fighters (Green Berets) in Color This episode of “The Big Picture” depicts the Green Berets and features the legendary Larry Thorne (Lauri Törni). Colored using DeOldify algorithm. National Archives and Records Administration This entry was posted on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 at 00:00 and is filed under History, SOF. You can…
IRVING, TX (May 15, 2025) – Scouting America is thrilled to announce the launch of its updated Aviation Merit Badge. The revised program aims to inspire young people to explore the fascinating world of flight, from the principles of aerodynamics to the diverse careers within the aviation industry. The Aviation Merit Badge will provide Scouts…
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hegseth made the announcement during the 82nd’s All American Week, a four-day event that brings past and present paratroopers together to celebrate…