strike weapons, bio-technologies and energy will have a significant impact on future warfare and military instruments of power. The world is becoming more complex, crowded and connected. Think about the impact to USSOCOM Special Operations Forces (SOF) identity security in a future where AI, facial

SOF Week. Held in Tampa, Florida, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week is an annual conference for the international SOF community to learn, connect, and honor its members. Jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation, the …

2024年10月2日 · The SOCOM Ignite Program is an innovation and talent pipeline development program aimed at creating an opportunity for future military officers to apply their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math degrees toward building technology solutions for Special Operations Forces-submitted challenges.

2022年4月18日 · Last week, Christopher Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, and General Richard Clarke, the commander of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), released a new “Vision and Strategy” for the future of US special operations forces (SOF).

US Special Operations Forces (SOF) has become a renowned expert in countering terrorism. As new threats arise, such as great power conflict, leading SOF practitioners share how the elite organization is adapting.

2025年2月24日 · Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are creeping into SOF operations faster than anyone expected. Drones, automated recon, AI-assisted targeting—the tech is making operators deadlier...

2024年5月9日 · U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion...

2024年10月15日 · In 2023, according to the CRS report, the Army was considering cuts as deep as 10% to 20% of its special operations forces, with most coming from logistics and information warfare teams. But the actual plan was released on February 27, 2024.

2024年6月21日 · The ethical considerations in future operations are increasingly pivotal as special operations forces (SOF) evolve in response to new threats and technologies. The adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and autonomous systems raises complex moral dilemmas regarding accountability and decision-making in high-stakes ...

2025年2月13日 · Episode 124 explores the evolution and future of Special Operations Forces (SOF) through the lens of “The Fourth Age,” a work of fictional intelligence examining future SOF capabilities and missions. Our guests discuss how SOF has evolved through distinct eras since World War II and examine how emerging technologies and domains will shape ...