Good evening! SOFREP’s evening brief is here with the latest updates on defense and global affairs to keep you informed this Tuesday, May 6, 2025: Hamas ends truce talks as Israel expands Gaza offensive. Turkey foils explosive pager shipment to Lebanon. Ukraine… [Read more…]
Good evening! SOFREP’s evening brief is here with the latest updates on defense and global affairs to keep you informed this Tuesday, May 6, 2025: Hamas ends truce talks as Israel expands Gaza offensive. Turkey foils explosive pager shipment to Lebanon. Ukraine hits Russia with 100 drones ahead of Victory Day. Putin to visit China for WWII event. China slams CIA recruitment … [Read more…]
In a dramatic proposal that harks back to one of the most storied chapters in American penal history, President Donald Trump announced plans to convert Alcatraz Island back into a high-security federal prison. The move, aimed at addressing what he describes as a rise in violent crime, has sparked fierce debate across political and public spheres. Located in the chilly … [Read more…]
The US Army has previously deployed the Avenger air defense system to North Africa for the first time, marking a significant step in regional force readiness and joint air defense capabilities. The deployment took place at Ben Ghilouf Training Center in Tunisia last April 25 as part of the ongoing African Lion 2025 (AL25) multinational military exercise. The 1st Battalion, … [Read more…]
The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from May 4 to May 8, 1942, was a pivotal moment in the Pacific War that changed the course of history. A clash that took place far from the headlines of Europe, it would prove to be a turning point, offering a glimpse of the new age of warfare, where aircraft and carriers, not battleships, would lead the charge. The backdrop to this battle … [Read more…]
Begin your Tuesday with SOFREP’s morning brief, delivering key insights on defense and global affairs for May 6, 2025. Drones hit Sudan’s Port Sudan airport and army base for a third day. Pentagon orders 20% cut in four-star generals under Trump reforms. US Army halts Black Hawk flights near Reagan Airport after close calls. Japan faces US tariff pressure while boosting ties … [Read more…]
Good evening! SOFREP’s evening brief is here with the latest defense and global affairs updates to wrap up your Monday, May 5, 2025. Israel approved a Gaza takeover plan with civilian displacement and private aid control. A Philippine Navy ship sank before a joint US drill. Lithuania will spend $1.2B to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus. Pakistan launched a second … [Read more…]
Last week, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) dropped a bombshell — not the kind that lights up a skyline, but one that spells out loud and clear that the world is bracing for a fight. According to SIPRI’s April 28th press release report, global military spending hit a record-breaking $2.718 trillion in 2024, a staggering 9.4% spike from the previous … [Read more…]
The following piece first appeared on Warrior Maven, a Military Content Group member website. — The Japanese Maritime Defense Force’s Soryu-class submarines could be among the stealthiest to ever exist, as they are engineered with lithium-ion batteries and a non-nuclear diesel-electric propulsion system. They are also a little smaller than most existing attack … [Read more…]
Good morning! Start your week with SOFREP’s morning brief, bringing you essential updates on defense and global affairs for Monday, May 5, 2025. Xi will visit Russia for Victory Day to boost ties with Putin. Israel escalates Gaza operations, mobilizes reservists. Iran offers to mediate India-Pakistan tensions after Kashmir attack. Houthi missile hits near Tel Aviv airport; US … [Read more…]
Donald Trump has stirred up a storm by sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The photo, which he posted on Truth Social and was later shared by the White House's official X account, shows Trump in full papal regalia, complete with white robes and a mitre, raising a finger as if giving a sermon. The timing couldn't have been worse—this happened just … [Read more…]
In early 2025, students at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools throughout Europe and Asia staged walkouts to protest a rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. News outlets echoed DoDEA’s official statements, portraying the protests as student-led acts staged in defiance of school officials. But comments from DoDEA students as well as … [Read more…]
Spending four years to build a laptop that's obsolete by the time it's finished is basically what the current acquisition system delivers at scale. It's broken. The defense industry is a bloated relic wheezing in the corner, too fat on government contracts to notice it’s being outpaced by leaner, smarter predators. L3, Lockheed, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and the rest, are still … [Read more…]
