Event Brief
SOCOM seeks long-range air-launched kamikaze drone
Filed: Jun 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: SOCOM issued an RFI for a small long-range air-launched loitering munition with 75+ nm range.
WHO: U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
WHAT: Issued a Request for Information seeking a small long-range air-launched loitering munition
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To develop an air-launched loitering munition with extended range and capabilities beyond the current SOPGM portfolio.
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