126 articles
Latest Space Force stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford (center) is seen while protesters hold up signs before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 11, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The acting defense secretary is pitching the idea of creating a Space Force as a separate branch of the military to Congress. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) […]
As the United States invests in new technologies aimed at defending its orbital assets against attack from foreign nations, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson now claims in no uncertain terms the United States intends to field weapons in Earth orbit. While doing so would be a direct violation of the 1967 Outer Space […]
When President Trump first announced his intentions to establish a new branch of the armed forces dedicated specifically to orbital and space defense, many Americans scoffed at the prospect as science fiction, unaware that a similar enterprise was already in existence within the United States Air Force. Soon it became apparent that the debate about […]
A new report published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies alleges that, despite maintaining the largest military on the planet, the United States is facing an uphill battle when it comes to defenses beyond it. While America may currently possess the broadest and most capable satellite infrastructure, to include control over the global […]
NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Col. Nick Hague completed the first spacewalk of his career on Friday, March 22, 2019. He and fellow astronaut Anne McClain worked on a set of battery upgrades on the International Space Station’s starboard truss. In a Facebook post, he wrote: “Big thank you to the ground team down […]
Space Force, the proposed new branch of the U.S. military, may be establishing its new headquarters in Florida. At least that’s the idea of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Earlier this week, DeSantis said it would make “strategic sense” to base the new force at Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center. Located on Florida’s east coast […]
Last year, President Trump made headlines the world over with the announcement of a proposed space-specific branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. While the administration and logistics of such an endeavor remain the subject of debate, the fact that the United States has a vested interest in developing both defensive and offensive capabilities in orbit […]
Last year, President Trump made headlines the world over with the announcement of a proposed space-specific branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. While the administration and logistics of such an endeavor remain the subject of debate, the fact that the United States has a vested interest in developing both defensive and offensive capabilities in orbit […]
Space Force, the proposed new branch of the U.S. military, may be establishing its new headquarters in Florida. At least that’s the idea of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Earlier this week, DeSantis said it would make “strategic sense” to base the new force at Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center. Located on Florida’s east coast […]
Spy satellites have become an integral part of the American defense infrastructure. While we still rely on spy planes, having downward facing observatories in orbit grants us the continued ability to keep tabs on international opponents, see troop and equipment movements, and gather intelligence that can supplement information gained through other sources. Having an eye […]
For large swaths of America, the concept of a space-based branch of the military was relegated to science fiction until President Trump made the announcement that he was directing the Pentagon to establish a “Space Force,” but for those attuned to the defense industry, it was merely another bullet point in a long standing debate […]
In September of this year, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson provided the federal government, and the press, with a report outlining the Air Force’s cost projection for standing up a new branch of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicated specifically to space and orbital defense. According to the report, this new Trump directive would cost the […]
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.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
