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Espionage

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.

Modern Espionage: Information Warfare in the Digital Age

As technology advances, espionage evolves. Explore the challenges of modern cyber espionage and effective countermeasures in the digital age.

China’s Stealthy Takeover: The Battle for US Tech Startups

Discover the hidden battlefront as China strategically targets and exploits US tech startups, posing a grave threat to national security and igniting a high-stakes cyber showdown.

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.

SOFREP History: The Case of Velvalee ‘Doll Shop Woman’ Dickinson

What ought to be an innocuous business catering to wealthy collectors and hobbyists hid an underlying clandestine operation in WWII.

Newly Uncovered Chinese Espionage Incident Causes Alarm Among US Authorities

Microsoft recently released a detailed report, identifying a Chinese hacking group installing a malicious code aimed for intel-gathering.

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.

SOFREP History: How Soviets Tried To Obtain F-14 Aircraft Secrets

Amid the Cold War, a Russian spy tried to obtain intel from a Grumman engineer involved in the design of the then-state-of-the-art F-14 aircraft.

SOFREP History: The Explosion of Black Tom Island, A Wake Up Call for America

A huge explosion rocked New York in the early morning of 30 July 1916 as thousands of pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island detonated.

A Look at the Unconventional Tactics Used by Western Militaries Throughout History

Adapting to the ever-changing tactics of warfare, some conflict in Europe has been approached through various unconventional tactics

Traitors! 6 People Who Betrayed Their Country by Espionage

Whether to get ahead of other nations that posed threats or just for the peace of mind that they won’t be nuked one day, espionage agents became their countries’ secret weapons.

Operation Monopoly: When US Literally Undermined a Soviet Embassy

When the Soviets built an embassy in Washington, the US quickly got up to its feet and devised a plan of literally undermining the embassy that was positioned high above.

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