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Promotion of Delta Force Trained General Who Led 82nd Airborne Division During Afghanistan Evacuation Held Up By Senate

The politically charged hold on Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s promotion stalls the career of one of the Army’s most capable leaders while his role in America’s exit from Afghanistan comes under the microscope.

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US Navy to Sideline 17 Support Ships to Address Civilian Mariner Shortage

The Navy’s MSC is sidelining 17 ships to ease the strain on civilian mariners, aiming for better rotations and more balanced workloads.

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Safety Gaps in Special Operations Forces Training: Government Accountability Office Report

A new GAO report highlights alarming safety gaps in SOF training—human error and oversight issues put elite warriors at unnecessary risk.

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SOFREP Daily: Ukraine Calls for Strong Response to Russia’s Nuclear-Capable Missile, Iran Activates ‘New, Advanced Centrifuges’ After Watchdog Censure

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Saturday, November 23.

World Nov 23

An M270 launcher fires off a missile, embodying the high-stakes brinkmanship fueling the escalating U.S.-Russia tensions in the Ukraine conflict.

SOFREP Weekly-Former Navy SEAL Exposes Biden’s Risky Move: Missiles Into Russia

The Biden administration’s gamble to greenlight U.S. missile launches into Russia’s backyard risks igniting a geopolitical powder keg, leaving critics questioning whether this is strategy or sheer recklessness.

World Nov 22

Three warriors of the Siberian Battalion, including two cloaked in snowy ghillie suits, gear up for their fight against tyranny, turning a simple log outside Kyiv into a frontline of defiance.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Three Members of the Siberian Battalion, Pro-Ukraine Defected Russians Fighters

The Siberian Battalion isn’t just a paramilitary unit; it’s a living, breathing act of defiance against Putin’s empire, uniting Russian defectors and ethnic minorities in a fight for freedom and self-determination.

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How We Execute Long Range Missile Attacks

Who’s really firing missiles into Russia? Spoiler: It’s not Ukraine. Dive into how the US and UK control the process—and the risks ahead.

Expert Analysis Nov 22

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China’s New J-35 Stealth Fighter vs US F-35

China’s new J-35 stealth jet claims F-35-level sensing and targeting, but can it truly rival US tech? The Pentagon’s keeping an eye on it.

Aviation Nov 22

SOFREP Daily roundup for Friday, November 22. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Putin Taunts the West with New Hypersonic Missile, China Snubs US Defense Chief at ASEAN Defense Summit

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, November 22.

News Nov 22

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Russian ICBM Strike Moves Mankind Closer to Midnight on the Doomsday Clock

In a chilling echo of Cold War brinkmanship, Russia’s alleged use of an ICBM in Ukraine isn’t just an escalation—it’s a blunt reminder of how close the world edges toward catastrophe when nuclear rhetoric turns tangible.

News Nov 21

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Inside The Latest Multi-Million US Aid Package To Ukraine

The Biden administration’s latest $275 million aid package, including landmines and advanced air defenses, seems less about helping Ukraine and more about setting political landmines for President-elect Trump’s incoming peace strategy.

World Nov 21

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