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When you’re painted as the underdog and still rise to victory, it’s a testament to the power of resilience and the American spirit.

SOFREP Weekly: Former Navy SEAL Explains Why Trump is Better For American Security Interests

Love him or hate him, Trump’s win taps into that primal fairness instinct, and for the military community, it signals a possible return to peace through strength and strategic restraint.

Expert Analysis Nov 08

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Prosecutors Push 17-Year Sentence for Jack Teixeira in Major US Intel Leak

Air Guardsman Jack Teixeira faces up to 17 years for leaking top-secret Ukraine war intel on Discord—raising big questions on US security.

A Sailor welds metal in a machine repair shop. (DVIDS)

Faulty Welds Found on US Warships and New Subs

The US Navy’s facing faulty welds on key ships, sparking serious questions about safety, quality control, and national security.

An artist rendering of the future Columbia-class submarines. (US Navy)

Columbia-Class Submarine Delays Leave America Vulnerable, Defense Budget in Peril

Delays and cost overruns in the Columbia-class subs could weaken US defense and drain the budget. Can the Navy turn things around in time?

US Army recruits attend the Recruit Sustainment Program drill weekend. (DVIDS)

Army Hits 2024 Recruiting Goals By Adding Pre-Boot Camp Help

The Army crushed its 2024 recruiting goals early—thanks to smarter tactics and a fresh approach. Find out how they did it and what’s next!

USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), a Lewis Clark-class dry cargo ship, at sea. (DVIDS)

China Builds 1,500 Ships a Year, the US Only 5 – Why America’s Failing Shipyards Put Us in Danger

The “Ships for America Act” aims to revitalize US shipbuilding, reduce reliance on foreign production, and boost national security.

Military Sep 26

An F-16 Fighting Falcon intercepts a Russian IL-38 in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. Photo released on September 23, 2024. (DVIDS)

Russian Bombers Close to Alaska: Routine or Cause for Concern?

Why were Russian bombers near Alaska spotted recently? It happens more often than you’d think and NORAD’s keeping a close watch.

North America Sep 25

Cyber espionage in action: a hacker infiltrates secure networks, highlighting the growing threat of global cyber warfare. SOFREP original illustration

Chinese National Charged in Major “Spear-Phishing” Espionage Campaign: What You Need to Know

A Chinese engineer’s spear-phishing scheme targeted sensitive US military software, sparking a major cyber espionage case.

Cyber Warfare Sep 21

Photo taken during Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) re-designation ceremony on June 2, 2023. (DVIDS)

Army’s Woke Agenda Under Fire After Mainstream Activists Classified as Terrorists

A botched Army briefing labeled mainstream activist groups as terrorists, sparking outrage and prompting a full review of its training materials.

Gen. Paul Nakasone, now-former Cyber Command chief, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 30, 2023. (DVIDS)

Cybergeddon: Are We Ready for the Next Global Security Crisis?

General Nakasone highlighted the accelerating threats to global security and the need for sweeping reforms in national security strategies.

Military Aug 21

The Virginia-class submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) up the Thames River, December 24, 2020. (DVIDS)

Check Out How The US Navy Will Invest $1.3 Billion in Next Gen Subs

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.3B contract to accelerate production of the advanced Virginia-class Block VI submarines.

Technology Aug 08

Donald C. Bolduc

The Bolduc Brief: Strengthening America -The Key Pillars of National Security

Our nation’s security hinges on robust leadership and a competent national security team, ready to counter threats and uphold our commitments to allies with unwavering resolve.

Editorial Aug 07

Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. (DVIDS)

US Tightens Grip on Foreign Land Deals Near Military Sites

The US Treasury Department wants to tighten its grip on foreign land deals near military sites due to national security concerns.

Foreign Policy Jul 10

Taken during the annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills, in 2021 (Image source: DVIDS)

CISA Invests $3M to Expand Cybersecurity Workforce in Underserved Communities

CISA’s $3 million investment in non-profits like SMRCDC and Per Scholas is paving the way for a diverse, resilient cybersecurity workforce.

Cyber Warfare Jul 01

F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off (Image source: DVIDS)

Soaring High: The US Air Force and the Era of Space Dominance

Since its inception, the USAF has championed aerial dominance, but its role has steadily expanded to encompass space exploration and security.

During the recent Exercise Nordic Response 24 (Image source: DVIDS)

Strategic Investments: Inside Biden’s Defense Budget Proposal for FY 2025

Check out the latest on the Defense Department’s budget request for 2025—big investments, strategic priorities, and more!

Military Mar 14

The US - Mexico border crisis escalates.

Op-Ed: Crisis at the Border – Unveiling the True Scale of Unchecked Immigration

It’s high time we faced the harsh reality: our nation’s border is more than just a line on a map, it’s a crumbling fortress against a tide of unchecked invasion, and we’re all paying the price for this administration’s blind eye.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaking at the Pentagon

Navigating the Miscommunication Maze in Defense Secretary Austin’s Health Scare

In a startling revelation of internal communication gaps, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s recent health ordeal, kept under wraps from even President Biden, spotlights a jarring disconnect in the administration’s chain of information.

Biden is ready to lead the charge against Iran. Bad idea. Original illustration by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Danger of War Talk With Iran by the Biden Administration and Congress in Washington, DC

The incompetence of the Biden Administration in national security foreign policy, coupled with Congress’s inability to effectively cooperate and the failure of senior leadership to prepare for conflict, poses a grave risk of leading the United States into a disastrous and ill-advised war with Iran.

Raven Aerostar launches a high altitude balloon during the Thunder Cloud live-fire exercise in Norway on September 2021 (Image source: DVIDS)

US Army Initiates High-Altitude Spy Balloon Program to Bolster National Security

The US Army unveils a new high-altitude ISR program, leveraging history’s spy balloon legacy. A proactive leap in defense tech for evolving threats.

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