June 2026 SOF Events
Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this June? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Commences Trojan Footprint 2026
Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S. Special Operations Forces led exercise in Europe, commenced May 10, 2026, bringing together approximately 3,000 SOF operators from 23 NATO Allies and partner nations.
More Than 40 SOF Support Organizations to Attend SOF Week 2026
SOF Week 2026 will feature more than 40 nonprofit organizations supporting the special operations community through health, transition, education, and family support programs in Tampa, Florida.
SOF Weekly Update – May 11, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. SOCAFRICA Flintlock exercise ends. One soldier missing and one deceased as AFRICOM’s African Lion exercise comes to a close.
Iran Continues Hormuz Attacks Despite Ceasefire
This past week, Iran attacked U.S. naval vessels, commercial shipping, and facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The “Freedom Project” has been suspended. A 30-day ceasefire is under consideration. Iran continues to resist giving up its control of the Strait of Hormuz, enriched urainian, or its nuclear program.
U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy 2026
In May 2026 the White House released its 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy document outlining the terrorist threat, CT principles, CT priorities, and goals of CT strategy. It goes on to describe CT resources, and more.
Global SOF Community Gathers in Tampa for SOF Week 2026
SOF Week 2026 will be held in May in Tampa, Florida. This event, co-hosted by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation is an opportunity for members of the international SOF community to gather for a series of presentations, panel discussions, and displays and demonstrations by industries supporting SOF.
SOF Weekly Update – May 4, 2026
Weekly SOF update covering Iran ceasefire proposals, USSOCOM force design changes, Ukraine battlefield trends, AI integration in defense, and global security developments. Analysis includes maritime disruption, Russian territorial losses, and evolving strategic competition across multiple theaters.
SOF and Cyber Leaders Testify Before Senate – April 2026
Leaders from U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Cyber Command, and the War Department testified on the posture of each combatant command and their defense authorization request for fiscal year 2027.
Epic Fury Update – May 1, 2026
This update on Operation Epic Fury provides an update on the ceasefire, negotiations, the naval blockades, economic impact, and CENTCOM briefing to the president. The war cost thus far: $25 billion, crude oil up to $124/barrel, carrier leaves Middle East, and an effort to form a coalition named “Maritime Freedom Construct”.
Monthly Drone Report – April 2026
News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. Topics include U.S. military drones, UAS in the Russia-Ukraine War, autonomous systems in the Iran War, and drone news from around the world.
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
Ground drones are used by both the Ukrainians and the Russians for reconnaissance, delivering explosives on target, resupply, medical evacuation, fires, and other missions. These remotely piloted ground vehicles are saving lives on the battlefield – by performing the tasks that an infantryman would normally do.
The New Isolationism: Why Ignoring Al Shabaab Invites the ‘Enemy from Within’
The new isolationism dismissing U.S. forward engagement in East Africa – misunderstands the nature of the Al Shabaab threat to the homeland.
Weekly SOF Brief – April 27, 2026
News, analysis, and commentary on special operations, conflicts, national security, and defense issues. Ukraine, Iran, technology, drones, A-10 lives on, defense budget, Global Terrorism Index, and more.
Major Offensive Launched in Mali
JNIM and Tuareg rebels have launched a major offensive across Mali attacking government troops and Russia’s Africa Corps in key cities to include the capital. A major city in the north may have fallen.