Deterrence remains a potent force in international security against nation-states like Iran but fails against nonstate terrorist actors such as Hamas, who remain undeterred by traditional threats...
https://sofrep.com/news/why-deterrence-worked-against-iran-but-not-hamas/
Kevin Wilson is the author of Sully’s Squad, a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of World War II. The book follows fifteen-year-old Arty, who lies about his age to enlist, as he gets ...
https://sofrep.com/sofrep-radio/episode-679-kevin-wilson-author-of-sullys-squad/
Reflecting on the camaraderie and shared experiences with my late friend and fellow Delta Force operator, James "Jim" McMahon, a resilient and charismatic soldier who faced the Battle of Mogadish...
https://sofrep.com/news/delta-force-sniper-who-fought-in-mogadishu-dies/
Today's SOFREP Pic of the Day isn't a B2 Bomber, but rather the stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel UAV, developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and operated by the U.S. Air Force for clandestine reconna...
Germany's plan to enlist foreign troops marks a shift in European defense strategy amid rising regional tensions and Russian threats. #Bundeswehr #Germany #DefenseNews
https://sofrep.com/news/breaking-traditions-germany-considers-global-allies-for-its-military-ranks/
The British Army's push for expanded troop numbers and readiness reflects a sober acknowledgment of shifting security dynamics. #BritishArmy #Conscription #DefenseNews
https://sofrep.com/news/britains-defense-dilemma-shifting-gears-to-land-warfare-readiness/
The USAF awarded a $7B contract to Northrop for a comprehensive upgrade program to ensure the B-2 stealth bomber remains a strategic asset. #B2Spirit #StealthBomber #NorthropGrumman
In a bizarre twist that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, Winnie the Pooh stands proudly with the Iranian Air Force by an American-sourced F-14 Tomcat—proving that in the world of in...
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-pic-of-the-day-winnie-the-pooh-and-f-14s-too/
Despite challenging weather conditions, U.S. Central Command remains steadfast in its mission to construct a critical humanitarian aid pier in Gaza, ensuring aid delivery continues smoothly. #Gaz...
https://sofrep.com/news/u-s-to-complete-gaza-aid-pier-at-ashdod-despite-setbacks/
Bold Bob, with his laptop duct-taped to the plane, dismissed standard procedures and led his team into the clouds. #SOFREP #geohand #DeltaForce #HALO
Global militaries face recruitment challenges, including the formidable German Bundeswehr, struggle to attract and retain new talent. #Germany #militaryrecruitment #SOFREP
https://sofrep.com/news/germanys-bundeswehr-grapples-with-recruiting-woes-amidst-overhaul/
The two trilateral powers in East Asia will continue to align simultaneously in foreign policy and prepare for a potential global conflict that will intertwine toward widespread military movement...
The SR-72, son of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, is a hypersonic aircraft concept poised to redefine airpower for the US Air Force. #SR72 #HypersonicAircraft #Aviation
https://sofrep.com/air-force/son-of-blackbird-the-sr-72-and-the-hypersonic-future/
America's engagement in foreign conflicts often seems dictated more by the interests of defense lobbyists than by a coherent strategy, as evidenced by both the protracted stay in Afghanistan and ...
https://sofrep.com/news/brandon-webb-is-zelenskys-ukraine-getting-addicted-to-war-profiteering/