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Russian troops at the Moscow Victory Day parade, 2015. (Wikimedia Commons)

Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

German intel warns Russia could target NATO by 2030, with rising espionage and sabotage across Eu...

Europe Oct 16

AIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (Image source: DVIDS)

Spanish Air Force Bulks Up With More Advanced Air to Air Missiles

Spain is bolstering its defense capabilities with the purchase of 68 advanced AMRAAM missiles, en...

Weapons Oct 02

Elite French counterterrorism officers from RAID stand ready for action, showcasing their advanced gear and unwavering focus in the face of danger.

Delta Force Operator Discusses French Counterterrorism: BRI, RAID, and GIGN

The GIGN guys were just like us—tough, resourceful, and always ready to bring the fight to the ...

Featured Sep 10

An Italian airman carefully inspects an SC70/90 rifle at the 4th Fighter Wing armory.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

The SC70/90 might not have all the bells and whistles of today’s modern rifles, but its unflinc...

The Pic of the Day Sep 09

A Dutch tank observes the battlefield during a joint military exercise in Germany, January 24, 2020. (DVIDS)

Return of the Dutch Tank Battalion: How the Netherlands is Rebuilding Its Armored Forces

As the Netherlands gears up to reintroduce its tank battalion, it’s a reminder that militar...

Europe Sep 07

Poland's elite troops march in unity, embodying the nation’s resolve to stand firm against any threat looming on its borders.

Poland Unveils Massive $48 Billion Defense Budget – F-35s, Abrams Tanks, Apaches

Poland’s massive $48.7 billion military budget and heightened defense purchases signal a cl...

News Sep 07

The first UK flight of a Protector drone took place in November 2023. (Credit: UK MoD /Crown)

UK Royal Air Force Expands Protector Drone Fleet: Reaching Nearly 50% Strength by End of 2024

The UK RAF’s RG Mk1 Protector drone fleet will reach 50% strength by the end of 2024, enhan...

News Aug 30

An Indago 4 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in flight. (Lockheed Matin)

From Desert Hawk to Sky Stalker: The British Military’s Aerial Revolution

The UK military is set to revolutionize its surveillance capabilities with the introduction of ad...

Technology Aug 16

F-16s on the flightline at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, May 13, 2024. (DVIDS)

German Army on High Alert: Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply at Military Base

Suspected sabotage at German bases raises alarm amid Russian threats. Cologne-Wahn base sealed af...

Europe Aug 16

An F-35C Lightning II fighter aircraft armed with an inert GBU-53/B SDB-II. (DVIDS)

Belgium Arms Its Skies with Next-Gen Lethal Weaponry

Belgium’s air power gets a major upgrade as the US approves sale of deadly SDB-II missiles ...

Technology Aug 05

"The House that Jack Built", by Walter Crane, 1886. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Delta Force Tales: Surviving Sarajevo – War, Tea and Humanity

In the heart of Sarajevo’s war-ravaged streets, I shared a dubious cup of tea with Ivan, wh...

Featured Aug 02

A British Royal Air Force Typhoon flies full packed with fire power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman / DVIDS)

Russian and British Fighters Face Off Over Black Sea

Russian Su-27 intercepts RAF planes over Black Sea. No border breach; RC-135 gathers intel, enhan...

News Jul 28

A sniper on overwatch during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.

Snipers in Paris: Tightened Security Measures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

As the world converges on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a formidable fortress of elite unit...

News Jul 27

British Army's Wolfhound tested with vehicle-mounted laser weapon. (UK Ministry of Defence)

British Army Takes Aim at the Future with Laser Weapon Breakthrough

British Army fires high-powered laser weapon from armored vehicle, neutralizing targets over one ...

Technology Jul 27

Remains of Russian missiles and drones, launched into Ukraine, in Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. (Author Kyiv City State Administration / Wikimedia Commons)

Ukraine Uses Cheap Sensors Against Russian Drone Waves

The Ukrainian Sky Fortress uses nearly 10,000 affordable acoustic sensors to track and shoot down...

News Jul 26

An abandoned battle tank in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. (Mykhailo Volkov / Pexels)

Return of Russian Troops Sparks Fear of Kremlin Violence

The Kremlin is worried about increased violent crimes by soldiers returning from Ukraine, struggl...

News Jul 24

Spain Enhances National Security with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Purchase

Spain secures a $2.8B deal for advanced PAC-3 MSE missiles to enhance its air defense capabilitie...

Europe Jul 22

U.S. Army air defenders with Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, reloads ammo during a M-SHORAD live fire Feb. 9 at Grafenwoehr. 5-4 ADA Battalion, the Army's first M-SHORAD Battalion based out of Ansbach, is currently in the process of switching to the new M-SHORAD system and are certifying their gunnery skills on the new platform(U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Yesenia Cadavid / DVIDS)

How Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Revolutionizes USAF Base Security

FrankenSAM, a rapid-deploy air defense system used in Ukraine, may soon protect USAF bases, addre...

Military Jul 15

A Swedish CB90-class fast assault craft approaches the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), during small boat operations in support of Steadfast Defender 24, March 7, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki / DVIDS)

Ukraine Boosts Military With New Swedish Combat Boats

Steel Front delivers Swedish CB90 tactical combat boats to Ukraine, enhancing its naval capabilit...

Navy Jul 14

A US Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk on the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (DVIDS)

US Drone RQ-4B Conducts Reconnaissance Flights Near Belarus, Kaliningrad

A US drone mission near Belarus and Kaliningrad likely gathered intel on Russian military activit...

Europe Jul 10

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Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

Spanish Air Force Bulks Up With More Advanced Air to Air Missiles

Delta Force Operator Discusses French Counterterrorism: BRI, RAID, and GIGN

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

Return of the Dutch Tank Battalion: How the Netherlands is Rebuilding Its Armored Forces

Poland Unveils Massive $48 Billion Defense Budget – F-35s, Abrams Tanks, Apaches

UK Royal Air Force Expands Protector Drone Fleet: Reaching Nearly 50% Strength by End of 2024

From Desert Hawk to Sky Stalker: The British Military’s Aerial Revolution

German Army on High Alert: Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply at Military Base

Belgium Arms Its Skies with Next-Gen Lethal Weaponry

Delta Force Tales: Surviving Sarajevo – War, Tea and Humanity

Russian and British Fighters Face Off Over Black Sea

Snipers in Paris: Tightened Security Measures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

British Army Takes Aim at the Future with Laser Weapon Breakthrough

Ukraine Uses Cheap Sensors Against Russian Drone Waves

Return of Russian Troops Sparks Fear of Kremlin Violence

Spain Enhances National Security with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Purchase

How Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Revolutionizes USAF Base Security

Ukraine Boosts Military With New Swedish Combat Boats

US Drone RQ-4B Conducts Reconnaissance Flights Near Belarus, Kaliningrad

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Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

Spanish Air Force Bulks Up With More Advanced Air to Air Missiles

Delta Force Operator Discusses French Counterterrorism: BRI, RAID, and GIGN

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

Return of the Dutch Tank Battalion: How the Netherlands is Rebuilding Its Armored Forces

Poland Unveils Massive $48 Billion Defense Budget – F-35s, Abrams Tanks, Apaches

UK Royal Air Force Expands Protector Drone Fleet: Reaching Nearly 50% Strength by End of 2024

From Desert Hawk to Sky Stalker: The British Military’s Aerial Revolution

German Army on High Alert: Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply at Military Base

Belgium Arms Its Skies with Next-Gen Lethal Weaponry

Delta Force Tales: Surviving Sarajevo – War, Tea and Humanity

Russian and British Fighters Face Off Over Black Sea

Snipers in Paris: Tightened Security Measures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

British Army Takes Aim at the Future with Laser Weapon Breakthrough

Ukraine Uses Cheap Sensors Against Russian Drone Waves

Return of Russian Troops Sparks Fear of Kremlin Violence

Spain Enhances National Security with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Purchase

How Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Revolutionizes USAF Base Security

Ukraine Boosts Military With New Swedish Combat Boats

US Drone RQ-4B Conducts Reconnaissance Flights Near Belarus, Kaliningrad

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