Special ops command: no new equipment needed.

• Author: Erwin, Sandra I.
• Position: WASHINGTON PULSE: NEWS FROM INSIDE THE BELTWAY - Brief article

* The Pentagon began a major expansion of U.S. special operations forces two years ago in order to boost military capabilities in unconventional warfare. Contractors may wonder whether the upsurge in personnel will lead to increased purchases of new high-tech equipment for SOF units, particularly in areas such as intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance; portable energy sources; and communications systems. But no such purchases are planned for the foreseeable future, says U.S. Special Operations Command. According to SOCOM's technical industry liaison officer...