ISOF Range 2026

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range 2026, scheduled for April 14-15, 2026 at the Nevada Test and Training Range in Nevada. This special notice invites technology demonstration candidates to exhibit innovative lethality technologies during this hands-on market research event. The event will include participation from U.S. Special Operations Forces end users, international SOF units, federal law enforcement, and various military service combat development offices. Additionally, selected novel technologies may participate in a Last Line of Defense (LLOD) rodeo on April 12, 2026, specifically focused on counter-unmanned aircraft systems testing. This is explicitly not a solicitation for proposals but rather an opportunity for technology demonstration and feedback.

The primary objective is to conduct market research on innovative lethality technologies to address capability gaps and inform future requirements for special operations forces. Technology applications must be submitted through the Phoenix Defence website at https://isofrange.com/, with key deadlines of October 30, 2025 for the first tranche of voting (intended to fill 80% of range spaces) and January 30, 2026 for the second tranche. Eligible participants include private industry, government research and development organizations, academia, and individuals who can demonstrate technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher for most categories. Specific technology areas of interest encompass weapons systems, visual augmentation systems, demolitions and breaching equipment, ammunition, shoulder-launched munitions, precision strike systems, and other disruptive technologies. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with submission, travel, and demonstration, and will receive written feedback from attendees on their demonstrated technologies.