Medal of Honor Monday: William “Ryan” Pitts – Holding the Line at Combat Outpost Keating
Ryan Pitts didn’t survive COP Keating because he was invincible; he survived because, in the chaos of a fight designed to kill him, he refused to quit.
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SOFREP Pic of the Day: A First Look at the M1E3 Abrams, the Army’s Tank of the Future
A first look at the M1E3 Abrams reveals how the U.S. Army is reshaping its iconic tank for a lighter, faster, and more digital future.
The Hiller Hornet: Igniting Innovation with Ramjet Power
Discover the Hiller Hornet: a daring design that reshaped military aviation, yet remains a legendary experiment.
Medal of Honor Monday: Leroy A. Petry – A Ranger Saves His Brothers
When the grenade hit the dirt and the clock ran out, Leroy Petry did not look for cover or permission, he reached down, made the only decision that mattered, and paid for it so his Rangers would live.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Nicky Bacon – A Squad Leader Takes Charge
From a cotton field in Arkansas to a tank deck in Vietnam, Nicky Bacon showed how a squad leader with a forged signature and a spine of steel can hold a fight, save his people, and keep serving long after the shooting stops.
Evening Brief: US Army Identifies Nine Sites for Microreactors, NORAD to Hold Air Defense Drill, Zelenskyy Heads to Turkey for Talks
Trump defends Saudi prince, Israel hits Lebanon, Zelenskyy pursues peace talks. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
US Army to Buy at Least One Million Drones in Next 2-3 Years
The battlefield is about to drown in cheap, buzzing machines, and the Army is betting its future on swarms that die by the dozen so soldiers don’t have to.
Ex Army Sergeant Gets Prison for Trying to Feed China U.S. Secrets
A former Army HUMINT team leader who treated Top Secret access like a ticket to Beijing now has four years to think about the keys he tried to hand a hostile service.
Morning Brief: US Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes in Washington, Trump to Talk With Xi on TikTok Deal, MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal
Black Hawk crash, TikTok talks, and MI6 hunts Russian spies. It’s Friday, September 19, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: US Sinks Third Drug Boat off Venezuela, Ukraine to Get $3.5 Billion in Weapons, Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Gaza City
US sinks drug boat, EU eyes Israel sanctions, Gaza toll tops 65K, Pak-Saudi sign pact. Here’s what’s making headlines this Wednesday evening.
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.
