Red Sea Commander Sees “Lasers” As Future Sea-Based Drone & Missile Defense
US Navy’s laser tech is redefining sea battles—limitless magazine, pinpoint precision, and stealthy strikes against swarming drone threats.
Middle East
SOFREP Daily: Biden Approves $385M Arms Deal for Taiwan, Syrian Forces Retreat Amid Aleppo Jihadist Advance, Protesters Clash with Police Over Georgia’s EU Talks
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Saturday, November 30.
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Proves Combat Worthy Supporting Red Sea Missile Launches
The USS Indianapolis proves critics wrong, showing the Navy’s LCS can deliver tactical and diplomatic wins in contested Middle East waters.
SOFREP Daily: US Brokers Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Ukraine Seeks South Korea’s Weapons, White House Osprey Grounded in NYC
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, November 27.
SOFREP Daily: North Korea Boosting Missile Production, Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Grid, China Warns US Plane Over Taiwan Strait Flyby
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, November 26.
US Navy Commander Says Red Sea Combat Is Refining New Warfare Doctrine
Red Sea combat sharpens US Navy tactics, driving multi-domain coordination, faster decision-making, and next-gen warfare innovation.
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.
SOFREP Daily: Trump Wins US Presidency, Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister Gallant, North Korean Troops Under Fire in Ukraine
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
CENTCOM Targets ISIS Leaders, Deploys B-52s for Security Boost
CENTCOM’s 60-day mission took down 163 ISIS fighters, while new B-52 bombers in the Middle East signal serious US commitment to stability.
Houthis Ramp Up Attacks, Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” Expands—UN Reports
Houthis’ rise from local fighters to regional force signals Iran’s growing reach—just as the US election could reshape the Middle East game.
SOFREP Daily: Israel Launches Ground Raid into Syria, Hits Iranian Targets in Northern Gaza, Japan Grounds Ospreys
Here’s your Monday SOFREP Daily News brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on November 4.
Netanyahu’s Dilemma: Domestic Unrest vs. Regional Power Play
Sanctions have crippled Iran’s economy, leaving it scrambling for allies as Israel steps up as a counterbalance, despite internal turmoil.
