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Taleghan 2 Obliterated: How Israel is Thwarting Iran’s Homegrown Nuclear Threat

In a bold move that underscores the ever-volatile chess game of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel’s destruction of the Taleghan 2 complex sends an unmistakable message: their red lines on Iran’s nuclear ambitions aren’t just rhetoric—they’re policy enforced by precision airstrikes.

The FP-45 Liberator: a crude yet iconic symbol of resistance, designed to turn the tide with one .45-caliber shot at a time.

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WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

USAF Director of Defense Intelligence Agency, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse (right), attending the INSA event on November 14, 2024. (@INSAlliance/X)

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Intelligence Analysts Reflect on Ukraine’s Unexpected Resilience Against Russia

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F-35 Pilots Describe Aircraft, Weapons, Electronics & Computing

F-35’s secret weapon? Sensor fusion. Pilots see everything, act faster, and dominate air combat like never before.

Aviation Nov 16

What Will It Mean for Taiwan to Have NASAMS Air Defenses?

Taiwan’s potential $2B NASAMS deal could reshape its defense against China, adding a critical mid-range air defense capability.

Taiwan Nov 16

SOFREP Daily roundup for Saturday, November 16. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Zelensky Warns Scholz on Putin, Russian Ship Probes Irish Defenses

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Saturday, November 16.

World Nov 16

George Washington stands resolute amidst the Capitol swamp, a stark reminder of the founding ideals drowning in political waste.

SOFREP Weekly- Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild

America’s Founding Fathers didn’t spill blood for a nation that now spends taxpayer dollars on drag shows in Ecuador while bureaucrats cling to power like barnacles on a sinking ship.

Expert Analysis Nov 15

Senator Frank Church holds the infamous CIA heart attack gun during the 1975 hearings, exposing the shadowy depths of Cold War covert operations.

Death by Ice Dart: The CIA’s Heart Attack Gun

In the shadowy waltz of Cold War espionage, the CIA’s heart attack gun wasn’t just a weapon—it was the grim poetry of paranoia rendered in steel and poison.

History Nov 15

How The Air Force Plans to Fly F-22s Into 2060s

The F-22 Raptor, with continuous upgrades in stealth, radar, and weapons, remains a top air superiority fighter for the US military.

Aviation Nov 15

The Space National Guard: Will It Become a Reality Under Trump?

Trump’s second term could see the creation of a Space National Guard—will Congress make it happen, or will opposition block it?

Space Force Nov 15

US Air Force members render salutes during change of command. (DVIDS)

Pentagon Pushes Mental Health Plans Amid Rising Suicides

Suicide rates in the military are rising again—what’s being done to reverse this tragic trend? The Pentagon’s next steps are crucial.

Military Nov 15

SOFREP Daily roundup for Friday, November 15. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Israel Clears Bedouin Village, North Korea’s Mass Production of Drones, FBI Uncovers Cyberespionage Campaign

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, November 15.

World Nov 15

Two leaders, one mission: putting America first

Former Green Beret Mike Waltz Tapped to Be Trump’s National Security Advisor

Michael Waltz isn’t here to play diplomat—he’s a battle-hardened Green Beret ready to steer U.S. national security with the same grit and no-nonsense resolve that carried him through the mountains of Afghanistan.

World Nov 14

Symbol of secrecy and strength: The CIA seal stands as a reminder of the agency's critical role in safeguarding national security.

CIA Official Arrested for Leaking Classified Documents

Trust is the lifeblood of intelligence sharing, and when a single leak jeopardizes that bond, the ripple effects can shake alliances to their core.

News Nov 14

Representative image only. Sudanese Army soldiers walking. (UNMISS)

French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

French-made tech in UAE armored vehicles is fueling Sudan’s conflict, breaking a UN arms embargo—will the global community step up?

News Nov 14

Ghost-X unmanned aerial system (Anduril Industries)

Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Build a Swarm of War-Ready Drones

Pentagon’s Replicator is leveling up warfare with cheap, scalable drones. Fast tech, big impact—will it survive the next administration?

Technology Nov 14

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile test launched at sea. (DVIDS)

US Navy Red Sea Commander Says “Magazine Depth” Needed to Stop Drone Swarm Attacks

US Navy warships in the Red Sea mastered drone swarms and missile threats, saving lives and redefining combat tactics for future warfare.

Middle East Nov 14

SOFREP Daily roundup for Thursday, November 14. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: US Expands NATO Missile Shield, Biden Sends Last-Minute Support, West Bank Settlers Anticipate Trump’s Backing

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, November 14.

News Nov 14

Defiance flies high: A tattered Gadsden flag stands resilient against the storm, echoing the enduring spirit of freedom.

Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild

When real Americans—those who’ve sweated, bled, and built this country with their own two hands—step up to lead, the swamp rats scurry, and that’s exactly the revolution our Founders envisioned.

US Politics Nov 13

Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran and media figure, steps into the spotlight as President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense.

Fox News’ Pete Hegseth Tapped by Trump as Next Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense is a bold move, signaling a shake-up at the Pentagon with a warrior’s perspective at the helm.

News Nov 13

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Taleghan 2 Obliterated: How Israel is Thwarting Iran’s Homegrown Nuclear Threat

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The Space National Guard: Will It Become a Reality Under Trump?

Pentagon Pushes Mental Health Plans Amid Rising Suicides

SOFREP Daily: Israel Clears Bedouin Village, North Korea’s Mass Production of Drones, FBI Uncovers Cyberespionage Campaign

Former Green Beret Mike Waltz Tapped to Be Trump’s National Security Advisor

CIA Official Arrested for Leaking Classified Documents

French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Build a Swarm of War-Ready Drones

US Navy Red Sea Commander Says “Magazine Depth” Needed to Stop Drone Swarm Attacks

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Taleghan 2 Obliterated: How Israel is Thwarting Iran’s Homegrown Nuclear Threat

WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

Intelligence Analysts Reflect on Ukraine’s Unexpected Resilience Against Russia

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F-35 Pilots Describe Aircraft, Weapons, Electronics & Computing

What Will It Mean for Taiwan to Have NASAMS Air Defenses?

SOFREP Daily: Zelensky Warns Scholz on Putin, Russian Ship Probes Irish Defenses

SOFREP Weekly- Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild

Death by Ice Dart: The CIA’s Heart Attack Gun

How The Air Force Plans to Fly F-22s Into 2060s

The Space National Guard: Will It Become a Reality Under Trump?

Pentagon Pushes Mental Health Plans Amid Rising Suicides

SOFREP Daily: Israel Clears Bedouin Village, North Korea’s Mass Production of Drones, FBI Uncovers Cyberespionage Campaign

Former Green Beret Mike Waltz Tapped to Be Trump’s National Security Advisor

CIA Official Arrested for Leaking Classified Documents

French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Build a Swarm of War-Ready Drones

US Navy Red Sea Commander Says “Magazine Depth” Needed to Stop Drone Swarm Attacks

SOFREP Daily: US Expands NATO Missile Shield, Biden Sends Last-Minute Support, West Bank Settlers Anticipate Trump’s Backing

Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild

Fox News’ Pete Hegseth Tapped by Trump as Next Secretary of Defense

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