SOCOM is interested in air-launched, one-way-attack drones that have an extended range of at least 75 nautical miles, according to a new RFI. The post SOCOM interested in developing long-range kamikaze drones appeared first on DefenseScoop .
The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the effectiveness of kamikaze drones and loitering munitions, spurring SOCOM to accelerate development of similar capabilities for its own forces.
This RFI signifies a strategic pivot by SOCOM towards integrating advanced, low-cost standoff attack capabilities, which will reshape special operations tactics and procurement priorities.
SOCOM's expressed interest will likely drive significant investment and innovation in long-range, air-launched, one-way attack drones within the defense industrial base.
- · Defense contractors specializing in drone technology
- · Small-to-medium enterprises in drone components and software
- · US Special Operations Forces
- · Traditional manned aircraft programs (potentially diverted funding)
- · Adversaries unprepared for advanced drone swarm tactics
SOCOM will issue contracts for the development and production of long-range kamikaze drones.
The widespread adoption of these drones will lead to new doctrines for special operations and counter-terrorism.
The proliferation of similar technologies, enabled by industrial scaling, will fundamentally alter the global landscape of asymmetric warfare.
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