The World is Gearing Up for War: $2.7 Trillion in Global Military Spending Signals a New Era of Conflict
The world just spent $2.7 trillion gearing up for war—are we prepping for peace, or just getting better at breaking things?
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SOFREP Evening Brief: US Hits Over 800 Houthi Targets in Yemen Under Operation Rough Rider, Putin Declares Three-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 28, 2025.
The Rise of Campus Antisemitism: What Students Aren’t Being Taught
The violent ignorance on display at institutions like Harvard and Columbia stems from a deliberate failure to provide historical truth, protect Jewish students, and deliver the education these universities were founded to uphold.
Geo Hand: A Delta Force Encounter With a Hezbollah Operative
Despite recognizing Hezbollah’s strength and resolve, I’ve never chosen to call it ‘fear’—a term ill-suited for instilling confidence during my tenure with Delta, where we viewed them as a formidable terrorist threat to the West.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Second US Carrier Arrives in Middle East, Top US Pacific Commander Warns of Growing Russia-China-North Korea Military Alliance
Kickstart your day with the SOFREP Morning Brief: Your intel on defense and global affairs for Friday, April 11, 2025.
Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Shooting Down US Reaper Drone: Reports
Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone as Trump vows tougher strikes, intensifying the conflict over Yemen’s Red Sea.
SOFREP Daily: US Rebuilds Deterrence Across Taiwan Strait; Israel Orders Evacuation, Eyes Rafah Assault
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Monday, March 31.
SOFREP Daily: US Approves Qatar Reaper Drone Purchase, North Korea Tests Drones with Artificial Intelligence Combat Power
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, March 28.
Teledyne FLIR Defense Secures $7.8 Million Contract to Provide Advanced Surveillance Systems to Saudi Arabia
Teledyne FLIR lands a $7.8M contract to provide Saudi Arabia with cutting-edge surveillance systems, boosting national security efforts.
China, Russia, and Iran Show Strength in Gulf of Oman Exercises
China, Russia, and Iran’s joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman signal rising tensions, challenging US influence in the Middle East.
Violence Erupts in Syria’s Coastal Provinces: A Deepening Crisis
Syria’s coastal provinces are once again engulfed in bloodshed, as the fallout from a deadly ambush in Latakia ignites sectarian massacres, insurgent uprisings, and a humanitarian catastrophe with no clear end in sight.
Israel Blocks Entry of All Humanitarian Aid To Gaza
Israel’s decision to halt all humanitarian aid to Gaza is a calculated move in a high-stakes game of pressure and power, leaving millions of civilians trapped in a deepening crisis with no end in sight.
