Category: Weapons

Japan is pushing the frontier of military technology by testing a ship-mounted railgun capable of firing projectiles at hypersonic speeds to counter growing regional threats.

Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 24, 2025.

The M240L shaves off a few pounds, sure — but it’s still basically hauling around a steel dragon that eats belts of 7.62 for breakfast.

From the battlefields of World War II to the rugged hills of Kosovo, the DShK has carved its place in history as the heavy machine gun that just won’t quit.

Lockheed Martin’s $4.9B contract to deliver the long-range Precision Strike Missile to the US Army marks a new era in strike capabilities.

Cummings Aerospace’s Hellhound S3 drone, a turbojet-powered kamikaze system, successfully completes its first flight.

President Trump is preparing to weigh three bold options for his sweeping Golden Dome missile defense system—a project that could redefine America’s security posture but comes with sky-high costs, technical hurdles, and serious geopolitical consequences.

The US approves a $100M sale of advanced APKWS II missile systems to Saudi Arabia, boosting precision targeting against regional threats.

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korea’s successful anti-aircraft missile test and reaffirms unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Barrett Firearms is doubling down on its Tennessee roots with a cutting-edge, $76.4 million headquarters and manufacturing facility in Rutherford County—bringing jobs, innovation, and serious firepower to the Volunteer State.

Ukraine’s air defense is at risk as Aster-30 missile stockpiles run low—will France and Italy step in before it’s too late?

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