Long-term Viewpoint: US Military Considers Multi-year Munitions Contract for Ukraine
The US Army is considering multiyear contracts for munitions to assist Ukraine.
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Taiwan Back Out of Iran Munition Deals After US’ Critical Response
Because of US scrutiny of its drone program, a Taiwan company has stopped doing business with Iran.
SITREP: Pentagon Confirms Russia’s Focus to Deplete Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Pentagon’s top policy adviser Colin Kahl warned that Moscow wanted to deplete Ukrainian air defenses, which have so far prevented the Russian military from dominating the skies over Ukraine.
North Korea is Following Through, Fired Missile That Could Reach US Mainland After Warning
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its East waters on Thursday, hours after it threatened to take ‘more severe’ military action against the United States to ensure the security of its East Asian allies South Korea and Japan.
US-Supplied NASAMS to Ukraine Get 100% Success Rate
Austin said US-supplied NASAMS air defense systems in Ukraine had intercepted every Russian missile, suggesting 100% success.
US Air Force: Is Diversified Weapons Investing Really the Way to Go?
The US Air Force has started to phase out aging aircraft in order to fund new replacements.
‘Time Is Not on Their Side,’ US Veterans Are Racing To Train Ukrainians as Marines
Non-Ukrainians oversaw a training mission for Ukrainian marines returning home. US veterans are paying for their own flights to help prepare civilians for the next phase of the war with Russia.
The Future of Aerial Combat? XQ-58 Autonomous Aircraft Begins Testing
The 96th Test Wing announced that the Air Force had transferred two XQ-58 Valkyrie drones to the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin—a critical step as the service works to develop and deploy unmanned, self-operating aircraft that can work with human-crewed aircraft.
Army Gunning for Winning Streak Against Navy in Flag Football League
After last year’s thrilling 3-0 win over the Navy in the Army-Navy flag football series, the Army team looks to build on that success and start a winning streak of its own.
SOFREP Celebrates Veterans Day Through the Years
The best thing about being a 12-year-old band of brothers (and sisters) is that we now have a comprehensive collection of stories we’ve built over the years.
The Saint and Ten Sinners
Capt. Robert Stanley, the brigade assistant intelligence officer assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division always had an interest in history, and after learning of his great-uncle’s involvement in WWII, he was inspired to research it more.
Reward Increased to $50,000 for Information on the Murder of Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell
The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for credible information concerning the circumstances surrounding the murder of Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell
