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.
South Korea
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
