How Israel Can Defeat an Iranian Missile Swarm

When it comes to missile defense, you can’t afford to gamble—standard doctrine may call for firing two or three interceptors per threat, but with modern missile swarms and decoys, it’s a long shot at best.

SOFREP Morning Brief: Ukraine Takes Out Russian Jets With Maritime Drones, Houthi Missile Strikes Near Tel Aviv Airport, ‘Starbase’ Close to Becoming Official Texas City

Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Sunday, May 4, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. In a historic week, Ukraine used missile-equipped sea drones to down Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea, Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s main airport in a rare breach of its air defenses, and Elon Musk’s Starbase took a major leap toward becoming an official city after a landslide vote by SpaceX-affiliated residents.