NATO

Germany’s historic $3.5 billion deal for the Arrow 3 missile system: A united Europe strengthens its defense against evolving threats.

NATO deploys surveillance planes in Lithuania to monitor Russian activity, bolstering security in a tense Baltic Sea region.

Discover how the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949 defied the odds, reshaped history, and symbolized the fight for freedom in a divided world.

United States approved a $1.5 billion Stryker vehicle sale to Bulgaria, bolstering NATO security and enhancing regional defense.

Poland, a relatively recent member of NATO, is aggressively bolstering its military prowess through strategic acquisitions and a shift in military doctrine, signaling its commitment to regional security and stability in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, despite lingering questions about the economic feasibility of its ambitions.

Enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 3 of General Johnson’s book, Static LIne: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career, courtesy of SOFREP and the Johnson family.

Today’s snapshot showcases a German Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) operator in Afghanistan, a member of an elite special operations military unit known for its rigorous training, specialized missions, and state-of-the-art equipment, reflecting the critical role it plays in Germany’s defense structure.

The Cold War’s hidden layers reveal cosmic rivalries and unexpected alliances that stretched across the globe.

The British Royal Air Force’s recent scrambling of Typhoon jets to intercept two Russian Tu-142 bombers near the Shetland Islands serves as a decisive display of NATO’s readiness and commitment to European security, reflecting the escalating tensions with Russia amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Operation Gladio was a secret project involving NATO, the CIA, and various European intelligence agencies, created to form clandestine ‘stay-behind’ armies throughout Western Europe, prepared to counter any potential Soviet invasion.

Turkey’s Ozgur 2 program revolutionizes its F-16 fleet with cutting-edge indigenous upgrades, bolstering self-reliance and regional prowess.

Despite past transgressions, turbulent governments, and lack of trust, Greece remains a vital NATO state and arguably its most under-appreciated member.