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doctrine-change2026-06-26 00:00 UTC🇺🇸 United States (SOCOM procurement request; location not specified in article)

SOCOM issues RFI for air-launched long-range loitering munition

U.S. Special Operations Command released a June 26 Request for Information seeking an air-launched loitering munition with at least 75 nautical miles range and 40 minutes loiter time. The effort includes a planned demonstration for evaluation on an AC-130J Ghostrider or another SOF platform.

DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-06-26 00:00
Reported
2026-06-30
Location
United States (SOCOM procurement request; location not specified in article)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

No damage; procurement/development request for an air-launched loitering munition and planned demonstration.

DRONES INVOLVED
Switchblade 600· loitering-munitionAeroVironment Switchblade 300· loitering-munition
SOURCES