SOFREP Evening Brief: Russia and Ukraine Begin Major Prisoner Swap Amid Ongoing Fighting
Review the day’s key developments in defense and global affairs with SOFREP’s Evening Brief – Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Col (Ret.) Nate Slate: Echoes From My Childhood – What Makes a Man a Man
A man’s worth, my father taught me, isn’t measured by his words when it’s easy—but by the truth he stands by when it’s hard.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Trump Unveils $175B Defense Plan
Kick off your Wednesday with SOFREP’s Morning Brief – the latest on defense and global affairs, May 21, 2025.
101st Airborne to Be First To Receive New Black Hawk Replacement
The MV-75 is more than a new bird—it’s a warhorse with afterburners, and the 101st Airborne is saddling up to ride straight into the future of combat.
Looking in the Mirror: A Soldier’s Self Image
Soldiers don’t just serve—they believe, sacrifice, and love. Their bond, forged in hardship, is deeper than duty. It’s who they become.
Northrop Unveils Long-Range Loitering “Kamikaze” Attack Drone
Meet Lumberjack: Northrop’s jet-powered kamikaze drone that loiters, strikes with Hatchet munitions, and launches like a “potato gun.”
Avenger Air Defense System Makes First-Ever Deployment to Africa During African Lion 2025
For the first time, the US Army deployed its Avenger air defense system to Africa, showcasing mobile firepower in hostile terrain.
SOFREP Evening Brief: Israel Strikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace, Greece Arrests Suspected Russian Spy for Tracking Ukraine-bound Convoys
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Friday, May 2, 2025.
Army Makes Massive Precision-Strike Missile Buy
Lockheed Martin’s nearly $5 billion deal to supply the Army with next-gen Precision Strike Missiles marks a major leap forward in U.S. long-range firepower as the service prioritizes modernization for 2030.
SOFREP Evening Brief: Hegseth Under Scrutiny for Sharing Airstrike Details in Unauthorized Chat, Russian Strikes Kill Civilians During Putin’s Easter Ceasefire
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for April 21, 2025.
SOFREP Morning Brief: US to Withdraw 600 Troops from Syria, Russian Drone Strike Kills Three in Dnipro
Start your Friday with the SOFREP Morning Brief: Key intel on defense and global affairs for April 18, 2025.
So, You Want To Be a Green Beret. Start Here.
The journey to becoming a Green Beret demands intense physical and mental preparation to overcome the high dropout rates in the selection and qualification courses.
