SOFREP Daily: Israel Clears Bedouin Village, North Korea’s Mass Production of Drones, FBI Uncovers Cyberespionage Campaign
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, November 15.
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Former Green Beret Mike Waltz Tapped to Be Trump’s National Security Advisor
Michael Waltz isn’t here to play diplomat—he’s a battle-hardened Green Beret ready to steer U.S. national security with the same grit and no-nonsense resolve that carried him through the mountains of Afghanistan.
CIA Official Arrested for Leaking Classified Documents
Trust is the lifeblood of intelligence sharing, and when a single leak jeopardizes that bond, the ripple effects can shake alliances to their core.
French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings
French-made tech in UAE armored vehicles is fueling Sudan’s conflict, breaking a UN arms embargo—will the global community step up?
Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Build a Swarm of War-Ready Drones
Pentagon’s Replicator is leveling up warfare with cheap, scalable drones. Fast tech, big impact—will it survive the next administration?
US Navy Red Sea Commander Says “Magazine Depth” Needed to Stop Drone Swarm Attacks
US Navy warships in the Red Sea mastered drone swarms and missile threats, saving lives and redefining combat tactics for future warfare.
SOFREP Daily: US Expands NATO Missile Shield, Biden Sends Last-Minute Support, West Bank Settlers Anticipate Trump’s Backing
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, November 14.
Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
When real Americans—those who’ve sweated, bled, and built this country with their own two hands—step up to lead, the swamp rats scurry, and that’s exactly the revolution our Founders envisioned.
Fox News’ Pete Hegseth Tapped by Trump as Next Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense is a bold move, signaling a shake-up at the Pentagon with a warrior’s perspective at the helm.
Weapons, Tactics, Stopping Drone Attacks: US Navy Red Sea Commander Details War With Houthis
Adm. Javon Hakimsadeh discusses Carrier Strike Group 2’s Red Sea mission, including the first-ever Navy surface-to-air drone shoot-down.
US Air Force Approves Merlin’s Plan for KC-135 Pilot AI
Merlin’s AI-powered Pilot is set to transform the KC-135, marking a huge step for military aviation and the future of autonomous flight.
Ukraine Replaces Chinese Drones with Homegrown Alternatives
Ukraine’s homegrown drones are taking flight, aiming to outshine DJI Mavics and boost defense. Independence never looked this bold.
