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Morning Brief: Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Killed on October 7, B-2 Bombers Return to US Base After Striking Iranian Nuclear Sites

Morning Brief: Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Killed on October 7, B-2 Bombers Return to US Base After Striking Iranian Nuclear Sites

June 23, 2025

US hits Iran’s nukes, Israel recovers hostages, Ukraine gains ground, NATO faces friction, and Japan-Korea mark 60 years of ties.

Morning Brief: NATO Chief Calls for Massive Expansion of Air Defenses to Counter Russia, Explosion Near US Kadena Air Base Injures Japanese Military Personnel

Morning Brief: NATO Chief Calls for Massive Expansion of Air Defenses to Counter Russia, Explosion Near US Kadena Air Base Injures Japanese Military Personnel

June 9, 2025

Welcome to a new week. Here is your Morning Brief for June 9, 2025. NATO chief urges boost in air defenses, citing Russia’s aerial threat

SOFREP Morning Brief: Drones Strike Sudan’s Port Sudan Airport, Pentagon Orders Major Reduction in Four-Star Generals,

SOFREP Morning Brief: Drones Strike Sudan’s Port Sudan Airport, Pentagon Orders Major Reduction in Four-Star Generals,

May 6, 2025

Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs.

Japanese Soryu-class Submarines Could Be Stealthiest in the World

Japanese Soryu-class Submarines Could Be Stealthiest in the World

May 5, 2025

Japan’s Soryu-class subs are ultra-stealthy, armed, and perfect for lurking in the Pacific to thwart a surprise Chinese attack on Taiwan.

Japan Fires Railgun at Mach 7 to Destroy Hypersonic Missiles

Japan Fires Railgun at Mach 7 to Destroy Hypersonic Missiles

April 29, 2025

Japan is pushing the frontier of military technology by testing a ship-mounted railgun capable of firing projectiles at hypersonic speeds to counter growing regional threats.

SOFREP Morning Brief: Ukraine Captures Chinese Fighters in Russian Ranks, US Deploys Long-Range Surveillance Drones to Okinawa

SOFREP Morning Brief: Ukraine Captures Chinese Fighters in Russian Ranks, US Deploys Long-Range Surveillance Drones to Okinawa

April 9, 2025

Kickstart your day with the SOFREP Morning Brief: Your intel on defense and global affairs for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

US Approves $200M Foreign Military Sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Program

US Approves $200M Foreign Military Sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Program

March 14, 2025

The US approves a $200M deal to support Japan’s HVGP program, boosting defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions.

China Sends Military Task Groups Through Miyako Strait to Philippine Sea

China Sends Military Task Groups Through Miyako Strait to Philippine Sea

February 13, 2025

Two Chinese military task groups just transited the Miyako Strait into the Philippine Sea, sparking concerns over rising tensions.

Japan Acquires Tomahawks, Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles

Japan Acquires Tomahawks, Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles

January 26, 2025

Japan is ramping up its defenses with Tomahawks, advanced drones, and AI-driven intel to counter China’s “Intelligentized warfare” threats.

US Approves Japan’s $39M Long-Range Missiles Purchase

US Approves Japan’s $39M Long-Range Missiles Purchase

January 18, 2025

Japan’s defense just got a boost with a $39M deal for JASSM-ER missiles, adding long-range precision strike power to its arsenal!

US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan

US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan

January 18, 2025

US-Japan’s growing missile defense alliance is sharpening its ability to track and stop China’s missile threats across the Pacific.

SOFREP Daily: Germany Rejects Trump’s Five Percent Defense Budget Proposal, Syrian Fighters Execute Former Regime Informant in Damascus

SOFREP Daily: Germany Rejects Trump’s Five Percent Defense Budget Proposal, Syrian Fighters Execute Former Regime Informant in Damascus

January 11, 2025

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Saturday, January 11.

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