NEXT MONTH.

Special Operations Tech Review

* Our annual Special Operations issue focuses on a variety of new technologies commandos are looking to introduce to the force.

Special Ops Vehicles

* Special Operations Forces are updating and upgrading their ground mobility platforms for a potential near-peer conflict. Service leaders offer insights into the emerging technologies they're looking to introduce on SOF vehicles.

Australia Space

* Australia is looking to not only grow its local space industry but have "sovereignty" in the ability to launch its own spacecraft and conduct protected military communications without depending on allies such as the United States.

The Rail Gun Returns

* The Navy spent some $500 million and 15 years attempting to develop an electro-magnetic railgun that could expand long-range fires and reduce the cost of munitions. Now, Japan wants to take up the technology.

Collaborative Combat

* The Air Force has announced a planning target of 1,000 collaborative combat aircraft to accompany F-35S and sixth generation fighters. It's the...