The Dawn of Stealth: Unveiling the Lockheed Have Blue Project
The Have Blue project, a covert endeavor during the height of the Cold War, paved the way for one of the most revolutionary advancements in modern aviation history: stealth technology.
Cold War
A Closer Look at the AK-47: An Icon of Resistance and Power
Explore the AK-47’s enduring legacy, unrivaled reliability, and unique construction that solidifies its status as a timeless symbol of resilience in the theater of modern warfare.
From Lipstick Guns to Cigarette Darts: The Strange Arsenal of Cold War Spies
Uncover the truth behind bizarre spy weapons. Check out these peculiar yet real-life gadgets, from lipstick guns to hollow coins.
Big Moves on the World’s Chessboard: How America, NATO and Russia Play the Game
As the global chessboard shifts, we navigate the delicate dance between securing allies and provoking the bear, with every eastward step marking a risk-reward play in the high-stakes game of geopolitical chess.
Operation Gold: 9 Interesting Facts About The Berlin Spy Tunnel of the Cold War
Dive into the gripping world of Cold War espionage with these nine fascinating facts about the legendary Berlin Spy Tunnel.
F-104 Starfighter: The High-Flying Controversy of the ‘Flying Coffin’
F-104 Starfighter, aka Flying Coffin, a sleek marvel of speed and controversy that soared into history, pushing boundaries at a lethal cost.
Global Tensions Rise as Russia Deploys Nuclear Weapons in Belarus
The deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by Russia, reminiscent of the Cold War era, raises concerns and intensifies global tensions, highlighting the need for diplomatic efforts and de-escalation to navigate the uncertain future of international security.
From Reagan to Now: The Importance of Missile Defense in an Evolving World Order
Investing in a modern, adaptable, and integrated missile defense system that leverages artificial intelligence and space-based sensors is imperative to safeguard American citizens from the intensifying threat of nuclear war with hostile countries like Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
SOFREP History: USS Thresher’s Technological Marvel and Its Fatal End
The sinking of the USS Thresher remains one of the most significant submarine tragedies in US Navy history, sixty years later.
SOFREP Book Club: A Man Called Intrepid
The classic real-life story of the superspy whose vast intelligence network helped defeat the Nazis in World War II.
SOFREP Book Club: The Central Intelligence Agency and Overhead Reconnaissance
If you’re an aviation buff who also loves CIA intrigue, The Central Intelligence Agency and Overhead Reconnaissance by Gregory W. Pedlow and Donald E. Welzenbach is a must-read, with newly declassified material on the U-2 and Oxcart programs.
SOFREP History: How a Navy ‘Double Agent’ Officer Helped Catch Soviet Spies
At the height of the Cold War, the FBI launched Operation Lemonade in 1977 to catch Soviet spies on their covert operations.
