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British "Experimental Company" joins Project Convergence 22 at Fort Irwin, CA, November 4, 2022. (British Army)

British Military Modernization Aligns With US Effort

From drones to hypersonic missiles, the US military is redefining warfare post-Afghanistan with c...

Technology Dec 22

In the aftermath of the Magdeburg attack, first responders work tirelessly to bring hope and order to the chaos that shattered a peaceful holiday evening.

Five Dead In Magdeburg, Germany After Saudi-Born Man Plows Down Holiday Shoppers

The deliberate attack in Magdeburg is a sobering reminder that the weaponization of everyday obje...

News Dec 21

Italian Navy's amphibious assault ship Trieste at sea. (Image grab via @Leonardo_IT/X)

Trieste: The Italian Navy’s Largest Post-WWII Warship Joins the Fleet

Italy’s Trieste, the largest warship since World War II, joins its Navy fleet with cutting-...

Europe Dec 20

US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment Soldiers train on MAPS technology at Rose Barracks, Germany, December 13, 2024. (US Army)

US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment Paves the Way for Next-Gen MAPS Technology in Europe

US Army’s 2nd Cavalry trains on anti-jam MAPS tech in Germany, gearing up for next-gen navigati...

Technology Dec 17

Marines with 31st MEU MRF fire their M4A1 service rifles during a live-fire training. (USMC/DVIDS)

Sweden Modernizes Arsenal with Colt M4A1 Rifles

Sweden ditches old AK 5 rifles for 15,000 Colt M4A1s—modern firepower ready for NATO missions a...

Europe Dec 13

A Modernized Polish Air Force: NATO’s Rising Power

Poland’s $12B Apache deal cements its NATO power play, modernizing forces with F-35s, Abrams ta...

Aviation Dec 12

British Army's new Archer artillery 155mm gun. (Image grab via @DefenceOps/X)

UK Military Tests Supply Chain Resilience with Full-Scale War Simulation

UK tests its military limits with a bold war-game, tackling ammo shortages, drones, and supply ch...

Europe Dec 03

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

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British Military Modernization Aligns With US Effort

Five Dead In Magdeburg, Germany After Saudi-Born Man Plows Down Holiday Shoppers

Trieste: The Italian Navy’s Largest Post-WWII Warship Joins the Fleet

US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment Paves the Way for Next-Gen MAPS Technology in Europe

Sweden Modernizes Arsenal with Colt M4A1 Rifles

A Modernized Polish Air Force: NATO’s Rising Power

UK Military Tests Supply Chain Resilience with Full-Scale War Simulation

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

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British Military Modernization Aligns With US Effort

Five Dead In Magdeburg, Germany After Saudi-Born Man Plows Down Holiday Shoppers

Trieste: The Italian Navy’s Largest Post-WWII Warship Joins the Fleet

US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment Paves the Way for Next-Gen MAPS Technology in Europe

Sweden Modernizes Arsenal with Colt M4A1 Rifles

A Modernized Polish Air Force: NATO’s Rising Power

UK Military Tests Supply Chain Resilience with Full-Scale War Simulation

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

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