US Army Debuts Rapid-Response Anti-Drone System in Poland
US Army soldiers in Poland used the BLADE system to detect and destroy drones within seconds during Project Flytrap 4.0 live-fire tests.
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Australia’s Most Decorated Veteran Ben Roberts-Smith Loses Final Legal Battle
Australia’s most decorated veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, lost his final appeal, leaving civil findings of Afghan war crimes to stand.
Today in History: USS Greer Fires Back at German U-Boat, September 4
September 4, 1941: USS Greer trades fire with U-652—the first US-German clash at sea, pushing America closer to World War II.
Morning Brief: US Navy Restores Ronny Jackson’s Rear Admiral Rank, Kim Jong Un to Meet Xi Jinping During Rare Visit to China
Trump targets Chicago, Kim backs Russia, Europe debates Ukraine aid. Your SOFREP intel drop for Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Evening Brief: Trump Suggests New Orleans Could Be Next for Guard Deployment, Emirates Warns Annexation of West Bank
Trump eyes Guard in New Orleans, Iran boosts uranium, protests rock Pakistan. Here’s what’s making headlines this Wednesday evening.
Flying on AMBIEN: A Ranger’s Wild Ride
Rangers on Ambien at 36,000 feet—sleepwalking, eating unpeeled oranges, and even climbing the C-17 mid-flight.
Extraordinary Heroism at the Little Bighorn
Custer fell early in the river, his brother Tom fought on—“the bravest man the Sioux ever fought,” yet history buried his stand.
Pentagon Confirms Caribbean Strike on Narco Vessel
US forces sank a drug boat in the Caribbean, killing 11 tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, marking a sharp escalation.
The Bolduc Brief: The American Flag – A Symbol of Pride and the Complexities of Expression
The flag embodies sacrifice and freedom. I oppose burning it, yet I believe protecting expression is essential to honor our democracy.
Morning Brief: US Conducts Strike on Venezuelan Drug Vessel, China Showcases New Military Units and Advanced Weapons
US strikes drug ship, Israel launches spy satellite, China flaunts military power. Your SOFREP intel drop for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Evening Brief: Trump Orders US Space Command Headquarters to Relocate to Alabama, Israel Mobilizes Reservists, Kim Jong Un Arrives in Beijing
Trump moves Space Command, Israel mobilizes reservists, Kim joins Xi and Putin. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
Extended-Range Attack Munitions Mini-Cruise Missiles for Ukraine
US greenlights $850M ERAM missile sale to Ukraine, boosting long-range strikes while keeping pilots out of Russia’s dense air defenses.
