Merlin Charts a Public Path as Artificial Intelligence Aviation Prime Contractor
Merlin’s AI autonomy takes flight: from C-130Js to KC-135s, the US military bets on aircraft-agnostic tech for the future.
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Defending Putin’s Lake Valdai Retreat
Putin’s Valdai hideout is now a fortress, ringed by missiles, jets, and elite guards—his most secure retreat in Russia.
The Bolduc Brief: The Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting – Navigating Complex Geopolitical Tensions
Trump, Zelenskyy, and EU leaders face a pivotal meeting that could reshape the path to peace and Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.
Medal of Honor Monday: Van T. Barfoot’s One-Man Assault at Carano Creek
From farm fields to battlefields, Van T. Barfoot’s courage at Carano Creek carried his men through one of WWII’s toughest fights.
Morning Brief: Qatar Advances Peace Talks Between Congo and M23 Militia; European Leaders Press Trump for Ukraine Security Guarantees
Qatar pushes Congo peace, Serbia riots flare, and Zelenskyy seeks guarantees. It’s Monday, August 18, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Trump-Putin Summit Yields Tentative Breakthrough, US Seek Shipbuilding Partnerships in South Korea and Japan
Trump and Putin weigh Ukraine security guarantees as US seeks shipbuilding partnerships. Here’s what’s making headlines this Sunday evening.
The Bolduc Brief: The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit – A Predictable Failure in the Quest for Peace
Retired BG Bolduc discusses the outcomes of the Trump-Putin summit, noting it did not lead to progress toward peace in Ukraine.
SOFREP Sunday Cartoon: Foreign Policy for Cavemen
Trump dangles “peace” like bait while Putin crushes Ukraine, turning foreign policy into caveman logic written in blood.
Trump’s Quick Reaction Force: National Security or Domestic Overreach?
Trump floats a domestic Quick Reaction Force: 600 Guard troops on standby to quell unrest fast—praised as safety, feared as overreach.
The M203 Grenade Launcher: Taking Care of Bad Guys Since 1969
Discover how the M203 grenade launcher revolutionized U.S. military firepower with its decades of battlefield reliability.
Morning Brief: Trump Shifts from Ceasefire to Full Peace Accord in Ukraine Talks, US-Europe Rift Emerges Over Future of UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Trump pushes full Ukraine peace deal as DC protests federal takeover, while conflicts rage from Sudan to Myanmar. It Sunday, August 17th, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Russia Views Alaska Summit as Significant Victory, West Virginia Guard Headed to DC, New Orleans Mayor Indicted for Fraud
Putin walks out of Alaska with the optics he wanted, West Virginia’s Guard rolls into D.C. to stiffen the perimeter, and New Orleans’ mayor gets hit with a federal indictment—power projection abroad, domestic muscle at home, and accountability snapping at the heels. It Saturday, August 16 2025. This is your SOFREP Evening Brief.
