Middle East

Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies

The MQ-9 Reaper was reportedly shot down over northern Iraq by an Iranian missile in January, pro...

Air Force May 17

A BARKAN-2 UGV fires Roketsan METE laser guided mini missile during test (Image source: Havelsan)

Turkish Defense Industry Advances with Autonomous Land Vehicle ‘Barkan’

Barkan 2 marks a paradigm shift in military tech—autonomous, versatile, and armed with loiterin...

Technology May 10

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

Deterrence remains a potent force in international security against nation-states like Iran but f...

Middle East May 05

U.S. to Complete Gaza Aid Pier at Ashdod Despite Setbacks

Despite challenging weather conditions, U.S. Central Command remains steadfast in its mission to ...

News May 04

Pro-IRGC/Mullah demonstrators in Iran via Reuters

Can the Israeli-Iranian Cold War Turn Hot?

For now, the regional conflict between Israel and Iran will be a tit-for-tat Cold War, primarily ...

Expert Analysis May 02

Sukhoi Su-35 at MAKS 2009 air show (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Despite initial reports of imminent delivery, uncertainty surrounds Iran’s potential acquis...

Middle East Apr 23

Israel's David's Sling air defense system (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Israel, US Thwart Massive Iranian Missile Barrage in Unprecedented Attack

Israel and its allies successfully countered a massive Iranian missile barrage in a Saturday nigh...

News Apr 17

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City is shown here on April 14th with the light of missile interceptions shown against the inky black contrast of the night sky.

Missiles Over Jerusalem: Iran Attacks Israel, World Awaits Next Moves

The streets of Tehran erupted in celebrations as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards launched a hist...

News Apr 14

JAIS Mk2 upgraded version (Image source: EDGE Group)

Meet the Next Generation in Armored Vehicle Protection

Unveiled at World Defense Show 2024, the JAIS Mk2 represents a leap in armored tech, offering unm...

Middle East Mar 31

Here we see US Navy SEALs training with Cypriot special forces in a joint rescue mission exercise in the southern Cypriot port city of Limassol.

Cyprus: The New Frontier in US and Western Special Operations Training

As tensions simmer in the Mediterranean, Cyprus has pivoted from its past Russian alliances to be...

SOF Mar 18

Bayraktar TB2 loaded with a smart micro munition (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

EDGE Group, Turkish Aerospace Ink Deal to Elevate Global Airborne Defense

UAE’s EDGE and Turkish Aerospace unite, marking a new defense tech era with advanced airbor...

Technology Mar 18

Chinese guided-missile frigate Linyi is among the participating ships in the ongoing 'Marine Security Belt 2024' exercise (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

China, Russia Deploy Warships to Iranian Waters

China, Russia, and Iran hold a large joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman, showcasing unity a...

Middle East Mar 14

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency Participated in the October 7th Massacre in Israel

The United Nations as a whole is faced with a critical choice—to either keep funding the United...

World Mar 06

One of the earliest versions of a Stryker equipped with a 5-kW laser of the US Army. (Image source: DVIDS)

Stryker-Mounted Laser Prototypes Undergo Live Testing in Middle East

The Army recently sent its cutting-edge Stryker-mounted, 50-kilowatt laser prototypes to the Midd...

Technology Mar 06

Geo Hand: The Battle of Haditha Dam: Mowing Iraqis Down Like Bowling Pins

In the pitch-black night, Chief Coker and his wingman, like avenging angels swooping down from th...

War Stories Mar 03

Iranian aid being prepped to be sent to Gaza. Image: Farnews, Iran.

Biden’s Airdrops of Food and Supplies to Gaza May Aid Hamas and Prolong War

Biden’s plan to send aid to Gaza, despite its seeming good intentions, may inadvertently su...

News Mar 02

Four masked members of the Kurdish Peshmerga's Golden Force

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Kurdish Peshmerga Golden Force

In the middle of Kurdistan’s troubled landscape, the Peshmerga Golden Force, under the shad...

The Pic of the Day Mar 01

Flying over Saddam's Victory Arch, officially known as the Swords of Qādisīyah.

Battle of Haditha Dam: The Saga Comes to an End

In the midst of battle’s chaos and tragedy, the unwavering spirit and camaraderie of the 75...

War Stories Feb 26

The dhow seized by the US Navy on January 11th that was found to be carrying Iranian made weapons to Yemen.

US Detains Four Men Related to Recent SEAL Drownings in Arabian Sea

The United States has apprehended four individuals suspected of smuggling Iranian-manufactured we...

News Feb 25

During Iran's latest fire-launch of 'Arman' anti-ballistic missile system (Screengrab via X)

Iran Unveils Advanced Anti-Ballistic, Low-Altitude Defense Systems in Strategic Military Upgrade

Iran rolls out “Arman” and “Azarakhsh” air defenses amid tensions, showca...

Middle East Feb 25

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Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies

Turkish Defense Industry Advances with Autonomous Land Vehicle ‘Barkan’

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

U.S. to Complete Gaza Aid Pier at Ashdod Despite Setbacks

Can the Israeli-Iranian Cold War Turn Hot?

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Israel, US Thwart Massive Iranian Missile Barrage in Unprecedented Attack

Missiles Over Jerusalem: Iran Attacks Israel, World Awaits Next Moves

Meet the Next Generation in Armored Vehicle Protection

Cyprus: The New Frontier in US and Western Special Operations Training

EDGE Group, Turkish Aerospace Ink Deal to Elevate Global Airborne Defense

China, Russia Deploy Warships to Iranian Waters

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency Participated in the October 7th Massacre in Israel

Stryker-Mounted Laser Prototypes Undergo Live Testing in Middle East

Geo Hand: The Battle of Haditha Dam: Mowing Iraqis Down Like Bowling Pins

Biden’s Airdrops of Food and Supplies to Gaza May Aid Hamas and Prolong War

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Kurdish Peshmerga Golden Force

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Iran Unveils Advanced Anti-Ballistic, Low-Altitude Defense Systems in Strategic Military Upgrade

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Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies

Turkish Defense Industry Advances with Autonomous Land Vehicle ‘Barkan’

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

U.S. to Complete Gaza Aid Pier at Ashdod Despite Setbacks

Can the Israeli-Iranian Cold War Turn Hot?

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Israel, US Thwart Massive Iranian Missile Barrage in Unprecedented Attack

Missiles Over Jerusalem: Iran Attacks Israel, World Awaits Next Moves

Meet the Next Generation in Armored Vehicle Protection

Cyprus: The New Frontier in US and Western Special Operations Training

EDGE Group, Turkish Aerospace Ink Deal to Elevate Global Airborne Defense

China, Russia Deploy Warships to Iranian Waters

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency Participated in the October 7th Massacre in Israel

Stryker-Mounted Laser Prototypes Undergo Live Testing in Middle East

Geo Hand: The Battle of Haditha Dam: Mowing Iraqis Down Like Bowling Pins

Biden’s Airdrops of Food and Supplies to Gaza May Aid Hamas and Prolong War

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Kurdish Peshmerga Golden Force

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US Detains Four Men Related to Recent SEAL Drownings in Arabian Sea

Iran Unveils Advanced Anti-Ballistic, Low-Altitude Defense Systems in Strategic Military Upgrade

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