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Procurement of SOF Technology

* U.S. Special Operations Command's lean, stripped down acquisition system is the envy of the other armed services. While it has unique requirements and doesn't buy in the quantities that the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines Corps do, they are looking to copy some of its successful methods. What's the "secret sauce" that allows SOCOM to speed needed technologies into the field?

Language, Culture Training

* Special Operations Forces leaders have spoken of the desire to develop a "universal translator" to help commandos communicate with indigenous communities in the field. We explore new technologies that could help SOF forces further develop their language and interpretive skills.

Next Generation Weapons

* While laser technology was once reserved for science fiction novels, the Pentagon has been investing heavily in directed energy weapons for years. One if its most high profile efforts is to equip an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a laser that could be used in a variety of missions. Such a system could pack a heavy punch against adversaries at a fraction of the cost of typical munitions.

Communications Technology

* Special operators--who are often fanned out across the globe supporting a variety of missions--have critical communications requirements. National...

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