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MiG-23MLD variant (Image source: US Air Force/Wikimedia Commons)

The Fabled Flogger: Exploring the Soviet Union’s Iconic MiG-23 Jet Fighter

The MiG-23 Flogger: A symbol of Soviet military innovation, its variable-sweep wings and advanced avionics changed aerial warfare.

Aviation Feb 29

A rare glimpse into history: the AK-47, as first sketched by a CIA agent in 1953, unveiling the then-secret Soviet weapon that would revolutionize modern warfare.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: CIA Agent Sketch From Memory of an Early AK-47 Sighting

In a covert operation shrouded in secrecy, a CIA operative closely observed the Soviet’s new weaponry, including the formidable AK-47 and the lesser-known but equally significant SKS semi-automatic carbine, noting their revolutionary designs and potential impact on modern warfare.

Firearms Jan 28

Original illustration by SOFREP

SOFREP History: Mutiny Aboard the Soviet Frigate Storozhevoy

Discover the Storozhevoy mutiny: Valery Sablin’s bold stand against Soviet tyranny, sparking debates on reform and democracy in 1975.

Military History Nov 19

Original illustration by SOFREP

Weapons of the Red Army: Soviet Firearms in World War II

In the icy grip of the Eastern Front, the thunderous echoes of the PPSh-41’s rapid fire melded with the unyielding resolve of Soviet soldiers, forging a symphony of defiance against the encroaching Nazi forces.

Military History Nov 12

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster dropping candy over Berlin (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Berlin Airlift: Defying the Soviet Blockade and Shaping the Cold War

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

Military History Sep 30

USN EC-121 Aircraft (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The EC-121 Shootdown Incident: Cold War Tragedy and its Lessons

The EC-121 Warning Star’s tragic shootdown echoes Cold War complexities. A Legacy of sacrifice and lessons learned illuminate history’s shadows.

Military History Sep 02

Sambo's roots lie in the Russian military, shaping their approach to warfare. / Wikimedia Commons

The Evolution of Sambo: From Russian Military Combat to Global Martial Art And More

Sambo’s roots lie in the Russian military, shaping their approach to warfare. Today, its influence expands globally.

Military Aug 30

Promotion to Captain in the field with LTC John Todd, Battalion Commander, joined by Edna in May 1964.

‘Static Line’: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career: Chapter 3 Excerpt – Cold War

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.

Book Review Aug 26

An AI-generated image depicting soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Vietnam War Origins: How the Domino Theory Fueled US Intervention

Explore how the Domino Theory drove US into Vietnam War, shaped Cold War policy, and ignited debates on the ideology’s global influence

Military History Aug 25

The Cold War's hidden layers reveal cosmic rivalries and unexpected alliances across the globe. / SOFREP art

The Cold War’s Hidden Legacy: Highlighting Lesser-Known Facts and Events

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

Military History Aug 21

A Ilyushin Il-4 in Finnish service circa 1944 (that would explain the swastika.) Image source: Wikimedia Commons

Soviet Air Power: Exploring the Legacy of the Ilyushin Il-4 Bomber

Amid the echoing roars of its more famed sibling, the Il-2, the Ilyushin Il-4’s symphony resonates as a tribute to human engineering and unwavering dedication, an unsung hero of the Eastern Front that wove its fate into the tapestry of World War II, a testament to an era marked by innovation and turbulent geopolitics.

Aviation Aug 20

Ilyushin Il-2 at MAKS air show (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Flying Tank: The Heroic Story of the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik

Nicknamed the “Flying Tank,” this legendary ground-attack aircraft emerged as a symbol of Soviet resilience against the Nazi invasion.

Military History Jul 22

Two AKs from my friends at Zastava Arms USA. Photo taken by the author at the most recent NRA convention.

A Closer Look at the AK-47: An Icon of Resistance and Power

Explore the AK-47’s enduring legacy, unrivaled reliability, and unique construction that solidifies its status as a timeless symbol of resilience in the theater of modern warfare.

Firearms Jul 20

CIA's Berlin Spy Tunnel (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Operation Gold: 9 Interesting Facts About The Berlin Spy Tunnel of the Cold War

Dive into the gripping world of Cold War espionage with these nine fascinating facts about the legendary Berlin Spy Tunnel.

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Mi-24 Hind: The ‘Cold-blooded’ Whirlybird of the Soviet Union

Mi-24 is among the venerable assault helicopter gunship built by the Soviets during the Cold War era that made it through the present day.

Aviation Feb 16

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Russian Genocide: Investigation Uncovers Abduction of More Than 13,000 Children

It appears that a violation of the convention has occurred, which prohibits destroying an ethnic, racial, national, or religious group.

The mushroom clouds from Soviet's first atomic bomb test in 1951. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Remember the 1983 Soviet Nuclear False Alarm Incident

When a nuclear alarm went off shortly after midnight in the fall of 1983, a USSR officer on duty had to make a life-changing decision.

(Source: Anynobody/Wikimedia)

Cold War Analysis: How US and Russia Competed in the Battlefield

The Cold War relationship between the two rival nations was often tense. Once, it led to the threat of nuclear war breaking out because Russia wanted to place nuclear missiles in Cuba, very close to the U.S. That brought the world to the brink of what would have been a catastrophic conflict.

An Iraqi 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm self-propelled howitzer lies stranded in the desert after being deserted by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm, circa 1991. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

2S1 Gvozdika: Soviet Union’s Ambitious Amphibious Howitzer

The 2S1 Gvozdika is a self-propelled howitzer developed in the late 60s, based on the MT-LBu chassis with a 122mm 2A18 howitzer.

Lyudmila Pavlichenko was the most successful female sniper in history.

Lyudmila Pavlichenko: Russia’s Deadliest Female Sniper During WWII Was Born In Ukraine

Imagine a woman so feared by her enemies that she was known as “Lady Death.” It was said that she loomed over the enemy like a demonic angel, but in reality, she was neither. This “Hero of the Soviet Union“ (her nation’s highest top award for valor in combat) stood only 5′ 1″ (155 cm), yet […]

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