SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump’s First 100 Days, Israel Targets Weapons in Beirut, Russia Arrests Bombing Suspect
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 27, 2025.
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Lessons and Meditations on Combat and Violence
Violence, like survival itself, demands raw honesty, and those who cling to fantasy or comfort are the first to bleed out when the world turns feral.
SOFREP Sunday Cartoon: Boom Day for the Houthis
Between the Houthi body count and the bargain-bin t-shirts, it’s starting to feel like every day’s a clearance sale in Yemen—Happy Boom Day!
Pete Hegseth’s Signal Shenanigans vs. Hillary’s Email Dumpster Fire: Why The Media Needs to Calm the Hell Down
Pete Hegseth’s so-called “Signal-Gate” is nothing more than a media-manufactured outrage, especially when stacked against Hillary Clinton’s basement server sideshow that somehow never earned the spotlight it deserved.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Russian Satellite Tied To Nuclear Weapons Program Out of Control, Trump Skeptical of Putin’s Intentions in Ukraine, Nine Killed in Vancouver After Car Rams Street Festival
Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Sunday, April 27, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs.
SOFREP Evening Brief: Massive Explosion at Iranian Port, Russia Claims Recapture of Kursk, Hamas Leaders Head To Egypt For Ceasefire Talks
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 26, 2025.
Top CIA Official’s Son Killed in Ukraine While Fighting For Russian Army
Michael Gloss’s descent from idealistic activist to Russian soldier is a brutal illustration of how disillusionment, mental health struggles, and online radicalization can twist even the brightest young lives into something almost unrecognizable.
Bribes, Betrayal, and Minimal Consequences: The Real Legacy of the U.S. Navy’s Fat Leonard Scandal
The Navy didn’t just fail to hold its leaders accountable in the Fat Leonard scandal—it proved that protecting careers matters more than protecting the nation.
“Rear Admiral” Mistakes: The Night a Navy SEAL Medic Met Thailand’s Finest (Ladyboys)
In Pattaya, the only thing more dangerous than a bad decision is assuming the mission doesn’t come with a surprise package.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Wisconsin Judge Arrested by FBI for Helping Illegal Alien Avoid Arrest, Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court, Trump Claims To Be in Trade Talks With XI
Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Saturday, April 26, 2025, covering the latest in national and international news. Federal authorities arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, President Trump claimed trade talks with China were back on despite Beijing’s denials, and world leaders including Trump and Zelensky gathered in Rome under heavy security for Pope Francis’s funeral.
SOFREP Evening Brief: World Food Program Runs Out of Food Stocks in Gaza as Blockade Tightens, Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 25, 2025.
A Brief History of Bulletproof Vests and Armor
From clunky steel suits to lightweight plate carriers, the evolution of body armor has been a relentless race to balance protection with the need for speed and maneuverability on the battlefield.
