Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, December 5.
The F-22 Raptor, with continuous upgrades in stealth, radar, and weapons, remains a top air superiority fighter for the US military.
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Syria, killing 35. With top leaders gone, can ISIS regroup, or will this strike cripple their plans?
After years of struggle, the military hit its 2024 recruiting goals—but can they keep it up with Gen Z in 2025?
Military scrambles to protect bases and gear up for Hurricane Milton as recovery from Hurricane Helene continues—bracing for another storm!
The US military in Japan is cracking down on off-base drinking after recent incidents, hoping to maintain good relations with locals.
The US is sending more troops to the Middle East as tensions rise—preparing for potential escalation while hoping for diplomacy.
A botched Army briefing labeled mainstream activist groups as terrorists, sparking outrage and prompting a full review of its training materials.
Despite the best efforts of American service members, the past two decades of military engagement in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa reveal a troubling disconnect between on-the-ground success and the broader political and strategic missteps of U.S. leadership.
When sensitive military secrets slip into the hands of our adversaries, it’s a direct hit to our national security.
The new Arctic strategy of the Pentagon boosts military presence, tech, and ally cooperation amid China-Russia ties and climate challenges.
The Navy is set to hit its recruiting target for the first time in years, but is it all smoke and mirrors? Here’s our take on the matter.
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