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USS George Washington (CVN 73) arriving at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, on September 24, 2008. (US Navy/Wikimedia Commons)

USS George Washington Powers into East China Sea with Japanese & Korean Aegis Warships

Three Aegis navies unite in the East China Sea, building a missile defense shield and flexing military might to deter threats near Taiwan.

SOFREP Daily roundup for Friday, November 8. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Israel Buys F-15 Jets, South Korea Talks Weapons for Ukraine, Zelensky Rejects Concessions to Russia

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, November 8.

A video showing North Korean military blowing up roads and railways that used to connect the North to South Korea. (Screenshot)

North Korea Shuts Down Unification, Demolishes Inter-Korean Roads

North Korea just blew up key roads linking it to South Korea, ditching unification hopes and ramping up tensions along the border!

Hyunmoo-5 missile unveiled during South Korea's 76th Armed Forces Day parade on October 1. (AP/X)

South Korea Reveals Hyunmoo-5 ‘Monster Missile’ Capable of Busting Bunkers 100 Meters Below Ground

South Korea unveils its “Monster Missile,” the Hyunmoo-5, ready to counter North Korean threats with serious firepower.

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle enters the water from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in waters east of South Korea, September 1, 2024. (DVIDS)

US, South Korea Prepare for War During Exercise Ssang Yong 24

The US and ROK just took amphibious warfare to the next level, debuting cutting-edge tech and seamless teamwork in a massive joint exercise.

Generated image depicting a futuristic military scene where soldiers use AI-enabled drones and autonomous systems. (Original illustration by SOFREP)

Can We Trust AI in Warfare? 61 Countries Say Yes—with Conditions

Countries are rallying around responsible artificial intelligence use in the military. Will everyone get on board?

Ken Rhee talks about becoming a SEAL in two countries, combat in Ukraine, injury, and wanting to return. Image Credit: straitstimes.com

SOFREP Interviews ROK/US Navy SEAL Ken Rhee About His Deployment to Ukraine

Ken Rhee isn’t just a fighter; he’s a relentless force of nature, blending elite training with an unyielding will to stand on the front lines of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.

Special Operations Aug 12

Colonel-level officers from the US and North Korean militaries are seen engaged in intense discussions on October 11, 1951. (Wikimedia Commons)

Today In History – A Truce, Not Peace: 71 Years Since the Korean Armistice

On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice paused active combat but left a legacy of division that persists today.

Image for representational purposes only. Laser weapons systems development during test firing in 2005. (DVIDS)

South Korea Takes Aim with Lasers: Star Wars Project Will Zap North Korean Drones

South Korea is set to deploy the world’s first operational laser weapon system to counter North Korean drones threats.

Technology Jul 15

A North Korean "new type" of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Image for illustrative purposes only. (Image source: KCNA)

Korean Peninsula Simmers: Failed North Korean Missile Launch Ignites Tit-for-Tat Response

Tensions soar on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea’s failed missile launch sparks retaliatory actions from South Korea.

US Air Force B-1B Lancer (Image source: DVIDS)

B-1B Bomber Returns to Volatile Korea as Fears of Escalation Mount

The American B-1B bomber roars back over Korea in joint drill with South Korea, flexing muscle amid North Korea tensions.

Military Jun 07

South Korea's K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer. (Image source: DVIDS)

K9 Thunder Roars into US Army Trials: Can South Korea Fill America’s Long-Range Artillery Gap?

Despite facing stiff competition, South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer vies for US Army contract after ERCA cancellation.

U-2S Dragon Lady (Image source: DVIDS)

Tensions Flare on Korean Peninsula: North Korea Accuses US and South Korea of “Espionage Spree”

North Korea accuses the US and South Korea of a “wartime-level” surge in spy flights near the DMZ, raising anxieties on the Korean peninsula.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is shown here with one of his intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Opinion: Why South Korea Should Not Acquire Nuclear Weapons

South Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is unnecessary for its defense against North Korea and would dangerously escalate regional tensions with China, compromising both security and economic stability.

IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile (AIM-2000) with the KF-21 firing the missile in the background. (Image grab via Diehl Defence)

South Korea’s Boramae Fighter Scores Milestone with Successful Missile Firing

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet successfully fired an IRIS-T missile, solidifying its potential as a next-generation aerial force to be reckoned with.

Aviation May 21

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping via Reuters

The Two Tripartite Alliances in East Asia in the Growingly Intertwining Conflict

The two trilateral powers in East Asia will continue to align simultaneously in foreign policy and prepare for a potential global conflict that will intertwine toward widespread military movements in the region.

F-4E Phantom II (Image source: DVIDS)

F-4 Era Ends in South Korea: Retirement Ceremony Set for June

South Korea’s legendary F-4 Phantoms roar through final drills before retirement in June, marking farewell to an era.

An F-35 Lightning II launches an AIM-120 AMRAAM (Image source: DVIDS)

South Korea Clears Procurement of US Precision Weapons for F-35A Fleet

South Korea procures advanced weapons, conducts successful maritime missile tests, showcasing commitment to bolstering defense capabilities.

North Korean cruise missile launched at sea (Photo: KCNA/X)

Far East Powder Keg: North Korea’s Cruise Missiles Stir the Pot

North Korea’s latest cruise missile tests into the Yellow Sea escalate tensions, highlighting the urgent need for diplomacy in the region.

US and ROK Marines train together during urban warfare exercises at Korea Viper 24.1, Camp Mujuk, South Korea, February 7, 2024. (Image source: DVIDS)

Forged in Blood: A History of US-South Korea Military Relations

Forged in the Korean War, the US-South Korea military alliance adapts to face North Korean threats and China’s growing power.

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