Russia’s “Wave-Style” Assault Tactics in Kursk: A Brutal Nod to History
Russia’s using WWII-style “meat assaults” in Kursk, sacrificing troops in waves. Can Ukraine hold the line against this brutal push?
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US Air Force Warns of China’s Rapid Advances in Sixth-Generation Fighter Race
China’s racing ahead with a 6th-gen fighter jet, and the USAF warns we might not win. Can tech superiority keep us on top?
Pete Hegseth’s Senate Confirmation Hearings: A Crucial Test for the Next Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is shaping up to be a battleground of political ideologies and military priorities, but his combat-tested grit and outsider perspective might just be the disruptive leadership the Pentagon needs.
Taiwan Unveils Mach 6 “Qingtian” Hypersonic Missile
Taiwan’s hypersonic missile, Qingtian, hits Mach 6 and 1,240 miles—game-changing tech to counter China’s threats.
SOFREP Daily: Ukraine Hits Russian Gas Sites and Factories in Drone Barrage, China Sends Military Delegation to Japan in Rare Exchange
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, January 14.
Fort Cavazos Soldier Acquitted of Murder in Civilian Shooting
Staff Sgt. Marlone Best’s acquittal reminds us that there is a fine line between self-defense and tragedy, especially when months of threats and harassment finally come to a head.
Iran Unveils Razvan Kamikaze Drone, Bolsters Military Edge
Iran’s new Razvan drone and 1,000 strategic UAVs signal a tech leap, raising questions for the US and Israel.
The Cold War US Army M60 “Patton” Tank Fought Through Gulf War
From Cold War icon to Gulf War hero, the M60 tank proved its power against Soviet T-72s, paving the way for the legendary Abrams.
US Army Reaches Halfway Mark in Recruitment Turnaround: Report
The US Army tackles its recruitment crisis with innovative programs and a rise in female recruits, driving historic enlistment success.
SOFREP Daily: Zelenskyy Offers Captured North Koreans for POW Exchange, Indian Troops Kill Maoist Rebels in Latest Crackdown, Germany Creates New Military Division for Homeland Defense
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Monday, January 13.
New Glenn Rocket Launch Scrubbed: Possible Military Applications on Future Flights
Despite its rocky start, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket could revolutionize military space operations with its massive payload capacity, reusability, and versatility, keeping the U.S. ahead in the increasingly contested domain of space.
Former ATF Agent and Counterterrorism Explosives Expert Breaks Down Bombs Placed By Radicalized Former Soldier in New Orleans Attack
The New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, combining vehicle ramming and failed explosive devices, highlights a deeply concerning escalation in lone-wolf terrorist tactics on American soil.
