US Navy to Launch New Leadership Posts for Drone and Robotics Push
US Navy Secretary John Phelan orders new leadership posts to fast-track robotic and autonomous systems across the fleet.
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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.
US Army Bets Big on Raytheon’s Next-Generation Radar
US Army invests $1.7 billion more in Raytheon’s LTAMDS radar, a 360° defense system built to counter hypersonics and modern air threats.
Pentagon Ends Decades-Old Requirements Process to Speed Weapons Development
Pentagon kills JCIDS, betting speed over red tape—can faster weapons fielding outpace China without losing joint force rigor?
Morning Brief: Israel to Seize Gaza City, Armenia and Azerbaijan Set to Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal
Kick off your Friday with SOFREP’s Morning Brief – the latest on defense and global affairs, August 8, 2025.
Key Logistics Lessons from Russia-Ukraine Conflict Drive US Army’s Modernization of Prepositioned Stocks
The US Army modernizes its Prepositioned Stocks with drones, AI, and smart tech, boosting readiness and efficiency for future challenges.
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.9B Deal to Deliver Precision Strike Missile to Army
Lockheed Martin’s $4.9B contract to deliver the long-range Precision Strike Missile to the US Army marks a new era in strike capabilities.
North Korea’s Latest Military Developments: Anti-Aircraft Missile Test and Unwavering Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un oversees North Korea’s successful anti-aircraft missile test and reaffirms unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US Coast Guard Accepts 59th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham
The USCG adds the 59th Sentinel-class cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham—enhancing security with speed, firepower, and heroic legacy.
US Coast Guard Expands Fleet with New Ship Procurement
The US Coast Guard’s cutter upgrades are facing delays, but new ships like NSCs and FRCs will soon boost its power at sea.
Next-Gen Directed Energy System to Boost US Air Force’s Ordnance Disposal Capabilities
The US Air Force teams up with Parsons to integrate a cutting-edge directed energy system into JLTV, boosting ordnance disposal capabilities.
US Army Gears Up to Launch Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile
The US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon is almost here—fast, precise, and ready to shake up military power.
