3,212 articles
Latest Expert Analysis stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
The Department of Justice has indicted Oath Keepers leader Elmer Rhodes with seditious conspiracy along with 15 other members of his organization. These are the first charges of their kind among nearly 800 arrests related to the riot in the capitol on January 6th, 2021.
The US Army announced that it would start offering up to a $50,000 bonus to new recruits to entice them in the door, while almost 3,000 might get booted for not complying with the vaccine mandate.
Russia has sent some 2,500 troops into Kazakhstan during a civil revolt. We don’t think it has anything to do with Putin wanting to take over the country. We think it’s all about the International Space Station.
Lithuania is pushing back against Communist China’s Economic Colonialism and Beijing is not happy about it at all. It is trying to bully the tiny European country into line with economic sanctions.
In part 3, SEAL Team 6 founder Dick Marcinko talks about SEALs in combat in the jungles of the Vietnam-Laotian border. An eight-man team against over 200 North Vietnamese regulars. They did have one advantage, artillery.
A deadly attack by government troops in eastern Myanmar on civilians carried out on Christmas Eve included two Save the Children charity staff members, the non-profit organization said on Tuesday. “With profound sadness, we confirm two of our staff are among the burnt bodies found in Myanmar after an attack by the military on Xmas […]
An Israeli airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia during the early hours of Tuesday morning hit the port’s container facility in the second attack on the port this month. “At around 3:21 am [0121 GMT], the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression with several missiles from the direction of the Mediterranean … targeting […]
Terrorist factions in the Palestinian territories and Gaza are conducting joint exercises and planning sessions that suggest they intend to renew their war with Israel.
Each year, NORAD receives thousands of calls from children wanting to know Santa’s whereabouts. Now a columnist at MSNBC wants NORAD to stop tracking Santa because it sanitizes the military instead of highlighting the messy business of warfare and a lack of accountability for civilians killed in airstrikes.
Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch passed away the day after Christmas after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72. His heroic actions as a Special Forces Medic in an isolated village of Montagnards in Vietnam are the stuff of legends. Badly wounded himself and unable to stand or walk, he had himself carried to various casualties in order to treat their wounds.
From Russia to China and even TikTok subverting law and order in public schools, this is the SOFREP week in review.
In a seeming de-escalation of the security crisis along the Russian-Ukrainian border, Moscow has withdrawn ten-thousand of the estimated 110,000 troops it has positioned near the border. Moscow did this even as it reasserted its demand of a legal guarantee that Ukraine will never be admitted to NATO, that the U.S. cease selling arms to Ukraine and that it act as mediator in negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and European countries.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
