Arms Race

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Sunday, February 2.

Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office tests advanced defenses against small drone swarms at Yuma, enhancing US military’s tactical edge in modern warfare.

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to bolster the capabilities of its next-generation hypersonic weapon system.

North Korea tests a “super-large” warhead and new anti-aircraft missile, escalating tensions and raising regional stability concerns.

Cheap drones swarm defenses! Enter microwave weapons: silent guardians zapping attackers for pennies a shot. The future is here.

The US military prepares for key Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon tests, aiming to boost hypersonic warfare with this Army-Navy project.

A Russian Zircon missile strike in Ukraine marks advanced warfare tech and exposes air defense gaps, marking a critical conflict moment.

Raytheon’s Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) missile, a marvel of engineering, propels us into a new era of naval dominance, merging Mach 5 speeds with tactical brilliance to redefine the rules of engagement in the world’s precarious dance of military might.

The USS Zumwalt’s hypersonic upgrade heralds a new era in naval dominance, redefining power with speed and precision.

Underwater drones shape the future of oceanic dominance, with China leading the technological surge in maritime exploration.

Ukraine’s arms imports from the West signal more than defense needs. It’s a pivot toward stronger alliances.

This narrative underlines the evolution of Hamas’ anti-tank weaponry from rudimentary RPGs to sophisticated systems like the Russian-made Kornet missile, reflecting broader trends in military technology and underlining a continuous cycle of advancement amidst the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.