Todd South
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How the new Marine infantry battalion fits into the littoral regiment
The infantry battalion remains the base structure of the force and the new regiment. → Read More
What could derail great power competition? A terrorist attack.
Special operations must continue counterterrorism and crisis response while also competing with peer adversaries such as Russia and China, experts said. → Read More
Special operations role in great power competition needs work
What will the role of special operations be as the U.S. competes with China and Russia? → Read More
Signals intelligence teams reposition to face China, Russia
The mission has shifted dramatically as the United States ratchets up competition in the frequency bands with peer competitors like Russia and China. → Read More
Hyper-enabling special ops will transform missions
New tech for language and text translation, as well as secure data transfer, gives operators an edge. → Read More
New guns means new bullets, suppressors and tech for special ops
And why not throw in some new explosives, too. → Read More
Driverless boats, enduring sensors on the special ops maritime menu
Sensors that can run for weeks or month are on the wish list. → Read More
Navigation tools, electric-powered fleet top of mind for special ops
“We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.” → Read More
Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops official
The gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare. → Read More
This SOCOM program has cut proposal to prototype timelines by half
New funding mechanisms, a nonprofit and "Tech Tuesdays" helped the command find new industry partners and deliver prototypes faster. → Read More
Special ops turn to data, space tech to gain ‘decisive advantage’
Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness. → Read More
SOCOM wants new industry pitches to connect autonomous tech
The goal is for government and industry officials to connect autonomous technology to work together. → Read More
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024. → Read More
The Army keeps getting smaller
The service drops another 20,000 from its end-strength request. → Read More
The Army keeps getting smaller
The service drops another 20,000 from its end-strength request. → Read More
Army reviewing proposed changes to tape test, body composition
A more accurate tape test and a body fat waiver with a 540 or higher fitness test score. → Read More
First time: Middle East partner military trains at a US Army center
A company of United Arab Emirates soldiers with the 11th Mountain Battalion embedded in the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. → Read More
A man, a medal and what it takes to lead
Nearly six decades later, an upgrade to the Medal of Honor for this brave officer. → Read More
Army reservist stole $53,000 while on the job
The theft happened over a four-year period. → Read More
Army reservist stole $53,000 while on the job
The theft happened over a four-year period. → Read More