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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 tanks, and unmatched air-ground synergy.

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SOFREP Daily: Biden Prepares Trump Security Playbook, Pentagon Monitors Russia’s Next Move With Oreshnik Missile, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza Following UN Ceasefire Vote

The Israeli military is said to have bombed this hanger near the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus, Syria on December 9, 2024. Image Credit: Bakr Alkasem/AFP

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Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

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Illustrative image: 30mm cannon obliterates Russian APC in Ukraine (mil.in.ua)

Ukrainian Forces Wreck Russian Vehicles with 30mm Firepower

30mm cannons proving deadly against Russian BMPs—was the Army’s shift to 50mm overkill? The battle of calibers heats up!

Ukraine Dec 11

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SOFREP Daily: Russian Missile Hits Central Zaporizhzhia, Rebels Threaten Russia’s Key Military Bases in Syria, Boko Haram Strikes Refugees in Niger

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, December 11.

World Dec 11

Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

In a case that has gripped New York City and the nation for several months, former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, following a subway altercation in May 2023. The incident, captured on video, ignited intense debates over public safety, mental health, […]

Featured Dec 10

Mangione stopping for one last happy meal before heading to prison.

The Truth About CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione, Read His Arrest Report Here

Luigi Mangione’s fall from a promising young tech prodigy to a murder suspect has left a trail of unanswered questions and unsettling revelations about ambition, pain, and a meticulously planned descent into darkness.

News Dec 10

Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft (Wikimedia Commons)

Russia-North Korea Fighter Jet Deal: What It Means for Global Security

Russia trades jets for North Korean troops in Ukraine—global alliances shift, and Pyongyang’s air force gets a long-overdue boost.

Russia Dec 10

The Trinity test of the Manhattan Project, 1945. (Wikimedia Commons)

Tailored Nuclear Deterrence vs Assured Total Destruction?

The US faces rising nuclear threats from Russia and China, while modernizing its deterrent to meet these challenges head-on. Are we ready?

Expert Analysis Dec 10

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SOFREP Daily: Taiwan Monitors China’s Largest Naval Exercises Yet, Netanyahu Defends Golan Heights Control, Turkey Hits Kurdish Area in Syria

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, December 10.

World Dec 10

The person of interest in the Thompson murder.

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder, Held in Custody in PA

Authorities in Altoona, Pennsylvania, have detained a man found with a pistol resembling the murder weapon, a suppressor, and a fake ID, intensifying the investigation into the shocking death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

News Dec 09

A shattered portrait of Bashar al-Assad symbolizes the dramatic collapse of his regime and the end of an era in Syria.

What Assad’s Downfall Means for Syria and the Middle East

Assad’s downfall represents a seismic shift in the Middle East, but the rapid rise of HTS as Syria’s dominant force casts a shadow of uncertainty over the region’s fragile future.

News Dec 09

Investing in those who serve: The proposed pay raise for junior enlisted troops is a step toward recognizing their sacrifices.

Junior Enlisted May Get Major Pay Raise in 2025

The time has come to pay junior enlisted troops what they deserve. Military life is tough enough without being grossly underpaid.

Military Dec 09

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test, May 2019. (US Air Force/DVIDS)

What’s The Best Way to Avoid Nuclear War?

“Blaming America first?” echoes through decades as critics now target US global primacy. Should the US retreat or risk nuclear chaos?

Op-Ed Dec 09

A Green Beret prepares to launch a first person view (FPV) drone. (US Army/DVIDS)

Drones Change the Landscape of All Military Specialties

From quadcopters to robot dogs, modern warfare is shifting fast. The ‘Drone Wars’ are here—are we ready to adapt?

Expert Analysis Dec 09

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SOFREP Daily: Israel Deploys Troops to Buffer Zone in Syria, Denmark Sends More F-16 Jets to Ukraine, Haiti Gang Massacre Kills Over 100

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Monday, December 9.

World Dec 09

Crime Stoppers releases this image of the suspected killer, urging the public to provide any information that could lead to an arrest.

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Identified

From discarded Monopoly money to inscribed shell casings, the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson unravels like a grim puzzle, exposing the dark intersection of corporate power and personal vendetta.

Law Enforcement Dec 08

Former Coast Guard Chaplain Navy Capt. Daniel Mode faced the consequences of a critical leadership failure amidst rising demands for accountability in the military.

Head Coast Guard Chaplain Removed Due To Knowledge of Sexual Misconduct

The removal of Navy Capt. Daniel Mode as the Coast Guard’s top chaplain highlights a pivotal moment of accountability, underscoring the military’s struggle to confront leadership lapses and the enduring impact of unresolved sexual misconduct within its ranks.

Coast Guard Dec 08

The Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) takes flight on the US Navy EA-18G Growler, enhancing its electronic warfare capabilities. (RTX)

US Navy Bolsters Defense with Latest Raytheon, Lockheed Contracts

The US Navy’s stepping up with $835M for cutting-edge tech: Raytheon’s jammers and Lockheed’s torpedoes are redefining modern warfare!

Technology Dec 08

K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer (ROK/Wikimedia Commons)

Upgraded South Korean K9 Howitzer Fires 10 Rounds a Minute, Revolutionizes Deep Battles

Ukraine’s war teaches us this: range and precision rule the battlefield. Enter the K9A2—a rapid-fire, shoot-and-scoot artillery game-changer.

Ukraine Dec 08

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A Modernized Polish Air Force: NATO’s Rising Power

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Ukrainian Forces Wreck Russian Vehicles with 30mm Firepower

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Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

The Truth About CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione, Read His Arrest Report Here

Russia-North Korea Fighter Jet Deal: What It Means for Global Security

Tailored Nuclear Deterrence vs Assured Total Destruction?

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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Identified

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A Modernized Polish Air Force: NATO’s Rising Power

SOFREP Daily: Biden Prepares Trump Security Playbook, Pentagon Monitors Russia’s Next Move With Oreshnik Missile, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza Following UN Ceasefire Vote

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

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Ukrainian Forces Wreck Russian Vehicles with 30mm Firepower

SOFREP Daily: Russian Missile Hits Central Zaporizhzhia, Rebels Threaten Russia’s Key Military Bases in Syria, Boko Haram Strikes Refugees in Niger

Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

The Truth About CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione, Read His Arrest Report Here

Russia-North Korea Fighter Jet Deal: What It Means for Global Security

Tailored Nuclear Deterrence vs Assured Total Destruction?

SOFREP Daily: Taiwan Monitors China’s Largest Naval Exercises Yet, Netanyahu Defends Golan Heights Control, Turkey Hits Kurdish Area in Syria

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder, Held in Custody in PA

What Assad’s Downfall Means for Syria and the Middle East

Junior Enlisted May Get Major Pay Raise in 2025

What’s The Best Way to Avoid Nuclear War?

Drones Change the Landscape of All Military Specialties

SOFREP Daily: Israel Deploys Troops to Buffer Zone in Syria, Denmark Sends More F-16 Jets to Ukraine, Haiti Gang Massacre Kills Over 100

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Identified

Head Coast Guard Chaplain Removed Due To Knowledge of Sexual Misconduct

US Navy Bolsters Defense with Latest Raytheon, Lockheed Contracts

Upgraded South Korean K9 Howitzer Fires 10 Rounds a Minute, Revolutionizes Deep Battles

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