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An F-16 Fighting Falcon test fires an AMRAAM variant over the Eglin Test and Training Range, 2023. (DVIDS)

US Approves Morocco’s Purchase of $88M Advanced Air to Air Missiles

Morocco’s getting 30 AMRAAM missiles in a $88M US deal—boosting their F-16 fleet and shaking ...

World Dec 28

SOFREP Daily roundup for Saturday, December 28. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Sokoto, WHO Chief Witnesses Chaos During Attack on Yemen’s Sanaa Airport, China Unveils Stealth Jets in Bold New Designs

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World Dec 28

The well worn Eagle S oil tanker is at the heart of the controversy.

Finland Detains Vessel With Russian Ties Over Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

The detention of the Eagle S reveals the shadowy underbelly of covert maritime warfare, where agi...

News Dec 27

Rescue crews examine the charred remains of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, a sobering scene marking the tragic crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan.

What Brought Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day?

Flying through a cauldron of conflict and chaos, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243’s tragi...

World Dec 27

An unarmed Minuteman III ICBM launches during an operational test, November 5, 2024. (DVIDS)

What Happened to US “Global Zero” Nuclear Disarmament

From Reagan to New START, nuclear disarmament dreams clash with Russia’s reality—are we close...

Expert Analysis Dec 27

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Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

Qassem Soleimani: The man who reshaped Middle East power dynamics. Dive into how one figure wield...

World Dec 27

SOFREP Daily roundup for Friday, December 27. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Syria Targets Pro-Assad Fighters in Tartus, Taiwan Simulates Response to China’s Military Pressure, Ukraine Confirms Death of First North Korean POW

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World Dec 27

The Pantsir (Russian: Панцирь, lit. 'Carapace') missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery systems.

Russian Air Defense Missile Suspected in Passenger Jet Crash Amid Aviation Sanctions and Aging Fleet Risks

When fog and faulty systems collide in Russia, even the skies feel like a roulette wheel of duct-...

Expert Analysis Dec 26

SOFREP Daily roundup for Thursday, December 26. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Pakistan Bombards Afghan Border, Japan Raises Concerns Over China’s Military Moves, Azerbaijan Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan

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World Dec 26

A symbol of hope turned to ashes: Suqaylabiyah’s Christmas tree burns as tensions flare, amplifying the plight of Syria's Christian minority under the new regime.

Christian Protests Erupt in Syria Following Christmas Tree Burning

The burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah’s central square is an act of arson and symbol ...

News Dec 25

SOFREP Daily roundup for Wednesday, December 25. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Christmas Market Attack Shakes Germany’s Holiday Spirit, Russian Cargo Ship Sinks After Explosion, War Overshadows Bethlehem’s Somber Christmas Eve

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World Dec 25

Kadena Air Base in Okinawa stands at the center of a case that has reignited tensions between U.S. military personnel and local residents.

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

Senior Airman Brennon Washington’s actions in Okinawa are a grim reminder that one individual�...

News Dec 24

Dresden after the bombing, 1945. (Wikimedia Commons)

A Delta Force Veteran Deconstructs WWII Dresden’s Firestorm

WWII firestorms, Dresden’s ghosts, and a bombastic showdown in Tokyo—history’s guilt rocks ...

War Stories Dec 24

A Ukrainian soldier celebrating Christmas '23 in the battlefield. (Image grab via @ukraine_world/X)

Deck the Halls with Artillery Fire: War’s Brutal Disregard for Festive Peace

Nothing says ‘holiday cheer’ like Washington storming Trenton on Christmas or surpris...

Military Dec 24

SOFREP Daily roundup for Tuesday, December 24. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: South Korea Launches Third Spy Satellite, China Denies Swedish Probe of Ship, Russia Captures More Territory in Ukraine

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the...

World Dec 24

Former Marine pilot Daniel Duggan, once soaring the skies with Top Gun Tasmania, now finds himself at the center of an international legal battle over alleged training of Chinese pilots.

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Daniel Duggan’s extradition underscores the growing tension between protecting national sec...

Marine Corps Dec 23

SOFREP Daily roundup for Monday, December 23. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Ukrainian Drones Hit Kazan, UK Diverts Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine, Guam Arrests Chinese Nationals During Missile Test

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the...

World Dec 23

President-elect Trump eyes the Panama Canal, reigniting debates over U.S. control of this vital trade and military chokepoint.

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

Trump’s talk of “taking back” the Panama Canal ignites a high-stakes debate amo...

News Dec 22

SOFREP Daily roundup for Sunday, December 22. (Image grab via US Navy/X)

SOFREP Daily: US Navy Resumes Osprey Flights, US Approves $5 Billion Arms Deal with Egypt, Chad Ends Military Cooperation with France

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the...

World Dec 22

A residential building in Kazan, Russia following a supposed Ukrainian drone attack. Image Credit: Reuters

Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Into the Russian Heartland: Kazan Attacked

With drones now striking deep into Russia’s industrial heartland, Ukraine has sent an unamb...

News Dec 21

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US Approves Morocco’s Purchase of $88M Advanced Air to Air Missiles

SOFREP Daily: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Sokoto, WHO Chief Witnesses Chaos During Attack on Yemen’s Sanaa Airport, China Unveils Stealth Jets in Bold New Designs

Finland Detains Vessel With Russian Ties Over Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

What Brought Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day?

What Happened to US “Global Zero” Nuclear Disarmament

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

SOFREP Daily: Syria Targets Pro-Assad Fighters in Tartus, Taiwan Simulates Response to China’s Military Pressure, Ukraine Confirms Death of First North Korean POW

Russian Air Defense Missile Suspected in Passenger Jet Crash Amid Aviation Sanctions and Aging Fleet Risks

SOFREP Daily: Pakistan Bombards Afghan Border, Japan Raises Concerns Over China’s Military Moves, Azerbaijan Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan

Christian Protests Erupt in Syria Following Christmas Tree Burning

SOFREP Daily: Christmas Market Attack Shakes Germany’s Holiday Spirit, Russian Cargo Ship Sinks After Explosion, War Overshadows Bethlehem’s Somber Christmas Eve

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

A Delta Force Veteran Deconstructs WWII Dresden’s Firestorm

Deck the Halls with Artillery Fire: War’s Brutal Disregard for Festive Peace

SOFREP Daily: South Korea Launches Third Spy Satellite, China Denies Swedish Probe of Ship, Russia Captures More Territory in Ukraine

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

SOFREP Daily: Ukrainian Drones Hit Kazan, UK Diverts Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine, Guam Arrests Chinese Nationals During Missile Test

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Into the Russian Heartland: Kazan Attacked

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US Approves Morocco’s Purchase of $88M Advanced Air to Air Missiles

SOFREP Daily: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Sokoto, WHO Chief Witnesses Chaos During Attack on Yemen’s Sanaa Airport, China Unveils Stealth Jets in Bold New Designs

Finland Detains Vessel With Russian Ties Over Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

What Brought Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day?

What Happened to US “Global Zero” Nuclear Disarmament

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

SOFREP Daily: Syria Targets Pro-Assad Fighters in Tartus, Taiwan Simulates Response to China’s Military Pressure, Ukraine Confirms Death of First North Korean POW

Russian Air Defense Missile Suspected in Passenger Jet Crash Amid Aviation Sanctions and Aging Fleet Risks

SOFREP Daily: Pakistan Bombards Afghan Border, Japan Raises Concerns Over China’s Military Moves, Azerbaijan Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan

Christian Protests Erupt in Syria Following Christmas Tree Burning

SOFREP Daily: Christmas Market Attack Shakes Germany’s Holiday Spirit, Russian Cargo Ship Sinks After Explosion, War Overshadows Bethlehem’s Somber Christmas Eve

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

A Delta Force Veteran Deconstructs WWII Dresden’s Firestorm

Deck the Halls with Artillery Fire: War’s Brutal Disregard for Festive Peace

SOFREP Daily: South Korea Launches Third Spy Satellite, China Denies Swedish Probe of Ship, Russia Captures More Territory in Ukraine

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

SOFREP Daily: Ukrainian Drones Hit Kazan, UK Diverts Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine, Guam Arrests Chinese Nationals During Missile Test

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

SOFREP Daily: US Navy Resumes Osprey Flights, US Approves $5 Billion Arms Deal with Egypt, Chad Ends Military Cooperation with France

Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Into the Russian Heartland: Kazan Attacked

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