SOFREP Daily: Russia Links Ceasefire to Sanctions Relief, Venezuela Challenges El Salvador Over Detainees
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, March 26.
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What Makes A Classified Document Classified?
Just because someone mentions nukes or troop movements in a group chat doesn’t automatically make it “classified”—there’s a whole process for that, and trust me, it’s not done by accident.
L3Harris Secures $90M Contract Extension to Modernize ATLAS for US Space Force
L3Harris secures a $90M contract to enhance US Space Force’s ATLAS system, boosting satellite tracking and space defense capabilities.
Signal App Mishap Exposes U.S. Military Plans to Journalist
The accidental inclusion of a journalist in a Signal chat about sensitive military plans is a sharp reminder of how easily digital missteps can turn into national security headaches.
The Bolduc Brief: The Consequences of a Soft Approach to Crime – Lessons from Pueblo, Colorado
A crime in Pueblo sparks new concern: Are soft-on-crime policies failing us by letting repeat offenders slip through the cracks?
John Phelan Confirmed as the 79th Secretary of the Navy: What His Leadership Means for the Department
John Phelan, confirmed as Navy Secretary, vows to tackle shipbuilding delays and systemic issues while reshaping the Navy’s future.
SOFREP Daily: US Officials Drop War Intel via Signal Group Chat, Australia Receives Long-Range Rocket Upgrade
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, March 25.
U.S. Drops Bounties on Top Taliban Leaders—What’s the Real Cost?
The U.S. decision to lift bounties on top Taliban leaders—just days after the release of an American hostage—raises serious questions about whether Washington is quietly shifting from a stance of pressure to one of pragmatic negotiation with a regime still designated as a terrorist organization.
National Security Advisor Waltz To Travel To Greenland in Controversial Visit Called ‘Highly Aggressive’
Framed by critics as a provocation, the U.S. delegation’s visit to Greenland highlights Washington’s urgent push to secure influence in the Arctic amid rising tensions with Russia and China.
US Space and Air Forces’ Strategic Priorities Align with National Defense Goals, Leaders Emphasize
Space and Air Forces are key to US defense strategy, with new priorities focusing on space power and air superiority for future warfare.
President Trump’s Envoy Speaks About Ukraine Negotiations
Trump’s envoy met Putin, brokered a ceasefire, and warned: Ukraine’s best day was yesterday—now is the time to make a deal.
In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking Training and Career Progression
Is the Army’s career system holding Special Forces back? A bold plan reimagines how Green Berets are trained, led, and retained.
