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SOFREP Evening Brief: Denmark Condemns US Intel Activity in Greenland, North Korea Conducts Simulated Nuclear Counterstrike
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-9-pm/
Published: May 9, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Friday, May 9, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #MiddleEast #UkraineRussiaWar #NorthKorea
Taking One for the Team: Deltaâs Ricochet Fiasco
https://sofrep.com/news/taking-one-for-the-team-deltas-ricochet-fiasco/
Published: May 9, 2025 16:00
Delta's latest stunt involves a ricochet, a fake medical crisis, and a Bugs Bunny band-aid. You wonât believe what happens next. #WarStories #SpecialOps #Delta
Taiwanâs New Military Communications System Passes US Testing, Marks Key Step in Defense Modernization
https://sofrep.com/news/taiwan-new-military-comms-system-passes-us-testing/
Published: May 9, 2025 15:39
Taiwan's new battlefield comms system just passed US testingâushering in a leap toward faster, encrypted, and mobile military ops. #Taiwan #MilitaryCommunication
US Army Officer Sounds Alarm on XM7 Rifle: âUnfit for Modern Combatâ
https://sofrep.com/army/us-army-officer-sounds-alarm-on-xm7-rifle/
Published: May 9, 2025 14:00
An Army officer warns the new XM7 rifle is "unfit for combat"âtoo heavy, low on ammo, and prone to wear. Is the M4A1 still superior? #USArmy #XM7Rifle #NGSW
Who Has Fastest Hypersonic Missile? Russia, China or US?
https://sofrep.com/news/who-has-fastest-hypersonic-missile-russia-china-or-us/
Published: May 9, 2025 13:00
Russiaâs Zircon missile hits Mach 8âfaster than any U.S. weapon. Can America catch up before defenses become obsolete? #HypersonicMissile #Russia #China #US #HypersonicTechnology
SOFREP Morning Brief: US-Backed Group Proposes to Take Over Gaza Aid Distribution, Russia and China Condemn Trumpâs âGolden Domeâ Missile Defense Plan
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-morning-brief-us-backed-group-proposes-to-take-over-gaza-aid-distribution-russia-and-china-condemn-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-plan/
Published: May 9, 2025 12:00
Kick off your Friday with SOFREPâs Morning Brief, featuring key defense and global affairs stories for May 9, 2025. #SOFREPMorningBrief #Gaza #MiddleEast #UkraineRussiaWar #IndiaPakistan
SOFREP Evening Brief: Houthis Exclude Israel from Red Sea Ceasefire, Putin Orders Three-Day Ukraine Truce Amid Victory Day Events
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-8-pm/
Published: May 8, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Thursday, May 8, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #RedSeaCeasefire #UkraineRussiaWar #IndiaPakistan
Flash Bang Fiasco: How One Prank Almost Took Out the Team
https://sofrep.com/news/flashbang-fiasco-how-one-prank-almost-took-out-the-team/
Published: May 8, 2025 16:00
A prank with a flashbang almost turns deadly when a teammate picks it up mid-cookoff. Chaos, laughter, and lessons learned. #WarStories #ThrowbackThursday #FlashbangFiasco
Looking in the Mirror: A Soldierâs Self Image
https://sofrep.com/news/looking-in-the-mirror-a-soldiers-self-image/
Published: May 8, 2025 15:00
Soldiers donât just serveâthey believe, sacrifice, and love. Their bond, forged in hardship, is deeper than duty. Itâs who they become. #MilitaryService #USArmy #ArmyLife
Ukraine Launches Combat-Based Reward System to Equip Troops With Cutting-Edge Tech
https://sofrep.com/news/ukraine-launches-combat-based-reward-system-to-equip-troops-with-cutting-edge-tech/
Published: May 8, 2025 14:00
Ukraine rewards soldiers with points for confirmed killsâredeemable for drones and weapons via a military Amazon-style marketplace. #Ukraine #combatrewardsystem #Brave1Market
US Marines Receive Microwave Drone-Killer System for Testing
https://sofrep.com/news/us-marines-receive-microwave-drone-killer-system-for-testing/
Published: May 8, 2025 13:00
Marines test a microwave weapon that fries enemy drones mid-airâushering in a new era of non-lethal, high-tech battlefield defense. #ExDECS #USMarineCorps #counterdronetechnology
SOFREP Morning Brief: Syria Confirms Indirect Talks With Israel, Pakistan Downs Indian Drone After Deadly Missile Strikes
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-8-am/
Published: May 8, 2025 12:00
This Thursday's Morning Brief from SOFREP delivers the latest intelligence on military and international developments. #SOFREPMorningBrief #VEDay #IndiaPakistan #UkrainePeaceTalks
SOFREP Evening Brief: USS Truman Loses Third F/A-18 Jet on Middle East Deployment, Ukrainian Drones Disrupt Moscow Flights Ahead of Victory Day Parade
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-7-pm/
Published: May 7, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #USSTruman #VictoryDay #UkraineRussiaWar
The Bolduc Brief: Honoring Sacrifice â A Memorial Day Reflection
https://sofrep.com/news/the-bolduc-brief-memorial-day-reflection/
Published: May 7, 2025 16:00
This Memorial Day, honor the fallen not just with flagsâbut by fighting for the liberty and justice they died to defend. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2025 #BolducBrief
When Terrorism Takes Unexpected Forms: A Sniperâs West Bank Story
https://sofrep.com/news/when-terrorism-takes-unexpected-forms-a-snipers-west-bank-story/
Published: May 7, 2025 15:00
A routine mission in the West Bank turns surreal when a "woman" with a frying pan hides a deadly secretâone that nearly costs them all. #WarStories #WestBank #SOFREP
Victory in Europe: The Moment Europeâs Nightmare Ended
https://sofrep.com/military-history/victory-in-europe-may-7-1945/
Published: May 7, 2025 14:00
May 7, 1945, marked the end of Nazi Germany. Victory in Europe was more than a winâit was the dawn of a new world order. #VEDay #WorldWarII #MilitaryHistory
Northrop Unveils Long-Range Loitering âKamikazeâ Attack Drone
https://sofrep.com/news/northrop-lumberjack-kamikaze-attack-drone/
Published: May 7, 2025 13:00
Meet Lumberjack: Northropâs jet-powered kamikaze drone that loiters, strikes with Hatchet munitions, and launches like a âpotato gun.â #kamikazedrone #LumberjackDrone #militarydefense
SOFREP Morning Brief: US, Houthis Reach Red Sea Ceasefire; India Launches Cross-Border Missile Strikes Into Pakistan, Killing 26
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-7-am/
Published: May 7, 2025 12:00
Catch up with SOFREPâs Morning Brief for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. #SOFREPMorningBrief #RedSeaCeasefire #UkraineRussiaWar #IndiaPakistan
SOFREP Evening Brief: Hamas Rejects Truce Talks Amid Israeli Plan for Expanded Gaza Offensive, Putin to Visit China in August for WWII Commemoration
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-6-pm/
Published: May 6, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #Gaza #UkraineRussiaWar #IndiaPakistan
Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz to House Nationâs Most Violent Criminals
https://sofrep.com/news/trump-proposes-reopening-alcatraz-to-house-nations-most-violent-criminals/
Published: May 6, 2025 16:00
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz to lock up violent criminalsâreviving America's most infamous prison. A bold move or a step backward? #Trump #AlcatrazPrison #AlcatrazIsland
Avenger Air Defense System Makes First-Ever Deployment to Africa During African Lion 2025
https://sofrep.com/army/avenger-air-defense-system-first-ever-deployment-africa/
Published: May 6, 2025 15:00
For the first time, the US Army deployed its Avenger air defense system to Africa, showcasing mobile firepower in hostile terrain. #AvengerAirDefenseSystem #USArmy #Africa
The Battle of the Coral Sea: The Turning Point That Shaped the Pacific War
https://sofrep.com/military-history/the-battle-of-the-coral-sea/
Published: May 6, 2025 14:00
The Battle of the Coral Sea changed naval warfare forever, halting Japanâs advance and setting the stage for Allied victory in the Pacific. #MilitaryHistory #PacificWar #History
US Marines F-35B Adds UK âMeteorâ Air-Launched Attack Weapon
https://sofrep.com/news/us-marines-f-35b-adds-uk-meteor-air-launched-attack-weapon/
Published: May 6, 2025 13:00
The US Marine Corps is adding the UK's Meteor missile to its F-35B, boosting its strike range and making air combat deadlier. #F35BLightningII #USMarineCorp #MilitaryAviation
SOFREP Morning Brief: Drones Strike Sudanâs Port Sudan Airport, Pentagon Orders Major Reduction in Four-Star Generals,
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-6-am/
Published: May 6, 2025 12:00
Catch up with SOFREPâs Morning Brief for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. #SOFREPMorningBrief #TrumpTariffs #PeteHegseth #Sudan
SOFREP Evening Brief: Israel Approves Gaza Seizure Plan, Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-5-pm/
Published: May 5, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Monday, May 5, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #Gaza #UkraineRussiaWar
The World is Gearing Up for War: $2.7 Trillion in Global Military Spending Signals a New Era of Conflict
https://sofrep.com/news/the-world-is-gearing-up-for-war-2-7-trillion-in-global-military-spending/
Published: May 5, 2025 16:00
The world just spent $2.7 trillion gearing up for warâare we prepping for peace, or just getting better at breaking things? #GlobalMilitarySpending #SIPRI #DefenseSpending
Japanese Soryu-class Submarines Could Be Stealthiest in the World
https://sofrep.com/news/japanese-soryu-class-submarines-could-be-stealthiest-in-the-world/
Published: May 5, 2025 15:00
Japanâs Soryu-class subs are ultra-stealthy, armed, and perfect for lurking in the Pacific to thwart a surprise Chinese attack on Taiwan. #Japan #Soryu #Submarine
The Great Goat Heist: Inside the Navyâs Mascot Snatch
https://sofrep.com/entertainment/the-great-goat-heist-inside-the-navys-mascot-snatch/
Published: May 5, 2025 14:00
A stolen Navy goat, Delta Force, secret missions, and a risky rescue. This prank turned into an epic covert operation you won't believe. #ArmyNavyGame #NavyGoat #MilitaryStories
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Corporal Tibor âTedâ Rubin
https://sofrep.com/military-history/medal-of-honor-monday-army-corporal-tibor-rubin/
Published: May 5, 2025 13:00
He survived the Holocaust, became a US war hero, and saved dozens as a POW. Tibor Rubinâs story is one of grit, grace, and true courage. #MedalOfHonorMonday #TiborRubin #KoreanWar
SOFREP Morning Brief: Xi Jinping to Visit Russia for Victory Day, Houthi Missile Hits Near Tel Aviv Airport
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-5-am/
Published: May 5, 2025 12:00
Catch up with SOFREPâs Morning Brief for Monday, May 5, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. #SOFREPMorningBrief #Gaza #UkraineRussiaWar #IndiaPakistan
SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Annoys 1.4 Billon Catholics by Posting Pic of Himself As Pope, Putin Says He Hopes He Wonât Have to Use Nukes in Ukraine, Mexico Rejects US Offer to Send Troops Across the Border
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-4-pm/
Published: May 4, 2025 21:00
Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Sunday, May 4, 2025.Trump posted a photo of himself dressed as the pope after his funeral, Putin says he hopes nukes wonât be needed in Ukraine, MexicoâŚ
HOP Munitions 9mm and .300 Blackout Ammo Review
https://sofrep.com/gear/hop-munitions-9mm-and-300-blackout-ammo-review/
Published: May 4, 2025 16:00
HOP Munitions delivers clean-burning, smooth-shooting performance with polymer-coated rounds that punch way above their price tagâand theyâre made by veterans who know what matters. #MadeInUSA
#VeteranOwned
#HOPMunitions
#PolymerCoatedAmmo
#9mmTrainingâŚ
How Department of Defense Educational Activity Staff Co-Opted Diversity Equity and Inclusion Protests
https://sofrep.com/news/how-department-of-defense-educational-activity-staff-co-opted-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-protests/
Published: May 4, 2025 15:00
Despite public denials, internal emails and student testimony reveal that DoDEA officials not only supported but actively orchestrated student walkouts to defend DEI programsâmisleading parents and compromising educational integrity in the process.âŚ
SOFREP Sunday Cartoon: Special Delivery in Yemen
https://sofrep.com/entertainment/sofrep-sunday-cartoon-special-delivery-in-yemen/
Published: May 4, 2025 14:00
Slap an Amazon logo on a Reaper drone and suddenly the Houthis arenât sure whether to duck or sign for a package. #PrimeDelivery
#DroneWarfare
#ModernWarfare
#PsychOps
#TechVsTerror
#ReaperWithaLogo
#NextDayAirstrike
#WarMeetsAmazon
Anduril Is the Netflix of Warâand the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbusterâd
https://sofrep.com/news/anduril-is-the-netflix-of-war-and-the-old-defense-giants-are-about-to-get-blockbusterd/
Published: May 4, 2025 13:00
The defense industryâs glacial pace and bloated legacy mindset are getting steamrolled by Andurilâs AI-fueled, battlefield-tested blitzkrieg of real innovation. #headline
#AndurilIndustries
#PalmerLuckey
#DefenseInnovation
SOFREP Morning Brief: Ukraine Takes Out Russian Jets With Maritime Drones, Houthi Missile Strikes Near Tel Aviv Airport, âStarbaseâ Close to Becoming Official Texas City
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-4-am/
Published: May 4, 2025 12:00
Catch up with SOFREPâs Morning Brief for Sunday, May 4, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. In a historic week, Ukraine used missile-equipped sea drones to down Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea, Houthi rebels struck nearâŚ
SOFREP Evening Brief: Greek Woman Killed By Bomb She Was Carrying, Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Syria, Houthis Launch Missiles Into Israel, Islamists Rally Against Womenâs Rights in Bangladesh
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-daily-2025-may-3-pm/
Published: May 3, 2025 21:00
Here is your SOFREP Evening Brief: From Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv to Dhaka, May 3, 2025, exposed a grim trifecta of violence and extremismâhomegrown terrorism in Greece, cross-border missile attacks from Yemen, and a mass Islamist rally in BangladeshâŚ
The M60 Pig: Americaâs Jungle-Eating, Belt-Fed Freedom Machine
https://sofrep.com/gear/the-m60-pig-americas-jungle-eating-belt-fed-freedom-machine/
Published: May 3, 2025 16:00
The M60 was more than a machine gunâit was a snarling, steel-throated beast that spit democracy through the jungle and dared anyone to talk back. #M60MachineGun
#VietnamWar
#ThePig
#AmericanFirepower
#BeltFedBeast
#InfantryLegends
#BattlefieldIcons
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Trump Plans to Rename Veterans Day
https://sofrep.com/news/trump-plans-to-rename-veterans-day/
Published: May 3, 2025 15:00
While Trump fixates on renaming Veterans Day, perhaps our energy would be better spent improving care for the veterans itâs meant to honor. #VeteransDay
#HonorAllVeterans
#TrumpNews
#MilitaryMatters
#VeteranVoices
#TruthSocial
#PoliticalTheater
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Iranâs Shahid Rajaei Port Disaster Update: Death Toll Rises Amid Ongoing Investigations
https://sofrep.com/news/shahid-rajaei-port-disaster-update-death-toll-rises-amid-ongoing-investigations/
Published: May 3, 2025 14:00
A smoldering crater, a rising death toll, and a regime choking on its own denialsâwelcome to Iranâs latest industrial nightmare, now with extra rocket fuel. #IranPortExplosion
#ShahidRajaei
#BandarAbbasBlast
#MissileFuelFire
#IranCrisis
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How the Pentagon Became Americaâs Junkie War Machineâand Why Itâs Time for a Full-System Reboot
https://sofrep.com/news/how-the-pentagon-became-americas-junkie-war-machine-and-why-its-time-for-a-full-system-reboot/
Published: May 3, 2025 13:00
Americaâs foreign policy has become a wrecking ball in a rescue uniformâloud, reckless, and wondering why the neighbors keep slamming the door. #Headline
#USForeignPolicy
#DepartmentOfDefense #BenghaziFailure
SOFREP Morning Brief: Trump Proposes Downsizing at CIA, Humanitarian Aid Ship Attacked by Drones off Malta, India and Pakistan Face Renewed Conflict
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-morning-brief-trump-proposes-downsizing-at-cia-humanitarian-aid-ship-attacked-by-drones-off-malta-india-and-pakistan-face-renewed-conflict/
Published: May 3, 2025 12:00
Good Morning! Here is SOFREP's custom curated news brief for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Tensions are surging worldwide as President Trump downsizes U.S. intelligence agencies, a Gaza-bound aid ship is struck by drones in international waters, and India andâŚ