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ROKADI Partners with General Atomics for Advanced Drone Fuel Rings
https://sofrep.com/news/rokadi-partners-with-general-atomics-for-advanced-drone-fuel-rings/
Published: May 19, 2024 17:00
South Korea's ROKADI partners with GA-ASI, supplying fuel interface rings for advanced MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems. #ROKADI #GeneralAtomics #UAV
Radiant Resilience: Japan’s Self-Defense Forces During the 2011 Nuclear Meltdown
https://sofrep.com/news/radiant-resilience-japans-self-defense-forces-during-the-2011-nuclear-meltdown/
Published: May 19, 2024 16:00
Discover Japan's Self-Defense Forces' heroic role during the 2011 nuclear meltdown, showcasing unwavering dedication and resilience. #JSDF #History #SOFREP
Birdie Systems: Germany’s New Arsenal Against Homing Missiles
https://sofrep.com/news/birdie-systems-germanys-new-arsenal-against-homing-missiles/
Published: May 19, 2024 15:00
Germany's Bundeswehr invests 50-million euros in Rheinmetall's Birdie infrared decoys, boosting aircraft defense against missile threats. #Birdieflare #Rheinmetall #Bundeswehr
US Army’s Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) System Takes Aim at Landmine Threats
https://sofrep.com/news/us-army-gobln-system/
Published: May 19, 2024 14:00
US Army's GOBLN uses drones, mortars, and specialized munitions to zap landmines from afar, keeping troops safe and creating clear paths. #USArmy #GOBLNSystem #landmine
US Air Force Boosts Ukrainian Airpower with Smart Bomb Upgrade
https://sofrep.com/news/jdam-seeker-upgrade-ukraine/
Published: May 19, 2024 13:00
The US Air Force equips Ukrainian JDAM-ER bombs with "hunter-killer" HOJ (Home-on-GPS Jam) seekers to neutralize Russian GPS jamming. #JDAMER #HOJSeeker #Ukraine
BAE Systems Wins $87M Contract to Refurbish USS Carter Hall
https://sofrep.com/news/uss-carter-hall-refurbish/
Published: May 19, 2024 12:00
The USS Carter Hall, a key amphibious assault ship, will undergo a year-long refurbishment by BAE Systems to ensure its continued service. #BAESystems #USSCarterHall #Navy
Strengthening Global Cybersecurity: US Cyber Command’s Cyber Defense Initiative
https://sofrep.com/news/strengthening-global-cybersecurity-us-cyber-commands-cyber-defense-initiative/
Published: May 18, 2024 17:00
In the age of evolving cyber threats, INCCA stands as a global beacon of unity, strengthening collective defense for a secure digital future. #INCCA #Cybersecurity #CYBERCOM
Norway’s Maritime Defense Strengthened with Six MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
https://sofrep.com/news/norways-maritime-defense-strengthened-with-six-mh-60r-seahawk-helicopters/
Published: May 18, 2024 16:00
Norway's maritime defense gains an edge with six MH-60R Seahawk helicopters—versatile, high-tech assets for ASW and more. #NorwegianArmy #MH60R #ASW
Unconquerable Spirit: Inside the World of the Elite Marine Raiders
https://sofrep.com/specialoperations/marsoc-elite-marine-raiders/
Published: May 18, 2024 15:00
MARSOC's PERRES program, unconventional warfare training, and inspiration from legendary Marines cultivate the Raiders' unconquerable spirit. #MARSOC #MarineRaiders #SpecialOperations
Innovation in the Trenches: Europe’s €49 Million Quest for Collaborative Combat
https://sofrep.com/news/innovation-in-the-trenches-europes-e49-million-quest-for-collaborative-combat/
Published: May 18, 2024 14:00
European allies allocate €49 million to Thales-led LATACC project, revolutionizing defense with innovative land combat collaboration. #LATACC #Thales #EuropeanCommission
Australia and Japan’s Underwater Defense Pact Makes Waves in Indo-Pacific Security
https://sofrep.com/news/australia-and-japans-underwater-defense-pact-makes-waves-in-indo-pacific-security/
Published: May 18, 2024 13:00
Australia and Japan unite in a strategic pact, enhancing undersea defense and stability in the Indo-Pacific with innovative technology. #Australia #Japan #UnderseaWarfare
Germany-Britain Missile Deal: A New Chapter in Ukraine’s Defense Strategy
https://sofrep.com/news/germany-britain-missile-deal-a-new-chapter-in-ukraines-defense-strategy/
Published: May 18, 2024 12:00
Germany and Britain delicately waltz into talks of a cruise missile swap, aiming to aid Ukraine sans escalating tensions in Eastern Europe. #CruiseMissile #Ukraine #DefenseNews
Cyber Heist: Ukraine’s Blackjack Unmasks Moscow’s Military Secrets
https://sofrep.com/news/cyber-heist-ukraines-blackjack-unmasks-moscows-military-secrets/
Published: May 17, 2024 17:00
Ukraine's Blackjack hackers infiltrate Russian military, exposing 1.2TB of classified intel, highlighting the critical role of cyber warfare. #Ukraine #CyberWarfare #GUR
Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies
https://sofrep.com/news/predator-down-the-reapers-rough-ride-in-hostile-skies/
Published: May 17, 2024 16:00
The MQ-9 Reaper was reportedly shot down over northern Iraq by an Iranian missile in January, prompting concerns about the future of unmanned aerial vehicles. #MQ9Reaper #Drone #Iraq
Nuclear Power in Your Pocket: China-based Start-Up Revolutionizes Batteries
https://sofrep.com/news/nuclear-power-in-your-pocket-china-based-start-up-revolutionizes-batteries/
Published: May 17, 2024 15:00
Betavolt's BV100, a compact nuclear-powered battery, offers a 50-year lifespan and endless power for devices, revolutionizing energy norms. #NuclearPowered #BV100 #EnergyInnovation
China’s Military Threat to Taiwan: Perspectives from US and Taiwanese Experts
https://sofrep.com/news/chinas-military-threat-to-taiwan-perspectives-from-us-and-taiwanese-experts/
Published: May 17, 2024 14:00
Veteran doubts cast shadows on China's ability to invade Taiwan while the US vows to defend; uncertainties linger, and a potential 2027 crisis. #China #Taiwan #InternationalPolitics
Erdogan’s Maritime Masterpiece: Turkey’s Leap in Naval Warfare
https://sofrep.com/news/erdogans-maritime-masterpiece-turkeys-leap-in-naval-warfare/
Published: May 17, 2024 13:00
Turkey flaunts naval prowess unveiling its newest frigate, support ships, and sea drone Marlin, as Erdogan touts reduced defense dependency. #Turkey #NavalWarfare #TCGDerya
Sex for Secrets: Unveiling the Arsenal Against ‘Honey-Trap’ Espionage
https://sofrep.com/news/unveiling-the-arsenal-against-honey-trap-espionage-indias-ai-based-defense/
Published: May 17, 2024 12:00
Discover how the Indian Army's innovative AI-powered Chatbot is revolutionizing defense against 'honey-trap' espionage in the digital age. #IndianArmy #HoneyTrap #AIChatBot
Soaring Dreams, Sunken Reality: The Rise and Fall of the P6M SeaMaster
https://sofrep.com/navy/martin-p6m-seamaster/
Published: May 16, 2024 17:00
The Martin P6M SeaMaster, a Cold War jet seaplane, never left the nest due to technical hurdles and a shift in military priorities. #P6MSeamaster #USNavy #aviationhistory
US Air Force Trims FY25 Fighter Jet Buys Amidst Budgetary Headwinds
https://sofrep.com/air-force/fy25-fighter-jet-budget/
Published: May 16, 2024 16:00
The USAF's plan to rapidly modernize its fighter jet fleet faces turbulence due to budget constraints, forcing a reduction in acquisitions. #AirForce #FY25 #fighterjet
The AC-130J Ghostrider: A Spectre of Deterrence in the South China Sea
https://sofrep.com/air-force/ac130j-south-china-sea/
Published: May 16, 2024 15:00
The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship emerges as a potential deterrent against China's assertive actions in the South China Sea. #AC130J #SouthChinaSea #Deterrence
Episode 680: Susan Tate Ankeny, World War II Nonfiction Author of ‘American Flygirl’
https://sofrep.com/sofrep-radio/episode-680-susan-tate-ankeny-world-war-ii-nonfiction-author-of-american-flygirl/
Published: May 16, 2024 14:42
Susan Tate Ankeny is a nonfiction World War 2 history book author whose works include ‘The Girl and the Bombardier’ and her newest book, ‘American Flygirl’. ‘American Flygirl’ recounts the inspiring story of Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman…
Shield of the North: Baltic States Reinforce Against Rising Risks
https://sofrep.com/news/shield-of-the-north-baltic-states-reinforce-against-rising-risks/
Published: May 16, 2024 14:00
The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reinforce their borders, uniting in defense against growing regional threats. #BalticStates #Riga #DefenseNews
Learning to Fight in the Green Hell: The US Offensive at Buna-Gona
https://sofrep.com/military-history/battle-of-buna-campaign/
Published: May 16, 2024 13:00
American soldiers, underestimating their enemies' tenacity, fought a brutal three-month battle in the unforgiving jungles of Papua New Guinea. #MilitaryHistory #WWII #PacificTheater
Skynex: The Adaptable Air Defense Solution for the Evolving Battlefield
https://sofrep.com/army/skynex-air-defense-system/
Published: May 16, 2024 12:00
Skynex's modular design allows users to combine best-in-class technologies to create a customized shield against modern aerial threats. #SkynexSystem #Rheinmetall #airdefensesystem
How Delta Force Assaults a Target
https://sofrep.com/news/delta-force-training-assault-objective/
Published: May 15, 2024 17:00
All Good Things… My time in A Squadron was essentially up. I had spent the last eight years with the same locker, in the same team room, on the same team. Two of my mates on my five-man team had died in those eight years. Samuel Booth Foster died of a…
Euroguard: Europe’s Answer to Next-Gen Naval Challenges
https://sofrep.com/news/euroguard-europes-answer-to-next-gen-naval-challenges/
Published: May 15, 2024 16:00
Euroguard, a 95M euro project, aims to revolutionize naval warfare with a semi-autonomous modular vessel, advanced tech, and a green design. #Euroguard #MaritimeTech #BalticWorkboats
The Red Sky Solution: Protecting Airspace in a Drone-Filled World
https://sofrep.com/news/elbit-red-sky-defense-system/
Published: May 15, 2024 15:00
Elbit Systems' Red Sky air defense system offers a groundbreaking, cost-effective solution for neutralizing drone threats. #RedSkySystem #ElbitSystems #VSHORAD
Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s Space-Based Electronic Warfare
https://sofrep.com/news/the-ascending-strategic-gravity-of-space-infused-electronic-warfare-peeking-into-chinas-moves/
Published: May 15, 2024 14:00
A simulation spotlighting China's space-based electronic warfare reveals its strategic impact, signaling future global conflict dynamics. #China #ElectronicWarfare #Space
The Rise and Fall of the “Turtle Tank”: A Stopgap Shell in a Modern War
https://sofrep.com/news/russian-turtle-tank/
Published: May 15, 2024 13:00
The ongoing Ukraine war has spawned the "turtle tank," a Russian T-72 tank modified with makeshift armor to counter drones. #TurtleTank #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar
The Forgotten Tragedy of the SS Tilawa: The “Titanic” of World War II
https://sofrep.com/military-history/wwii-ss-tilawa-recovered-treasure/
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00
The once-luxurious SS Tilawa met a watery grave in WWII, leaving a legacy of human loss and a recent legal battle over salvaged silver. #SSTilawa #WWII #treasure
SOFREP Takes on SOF Week 2024: Boots, Boats, Bullets (And a Whole Lot More)
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-takes-on-sof-week-2024-boots-boats-bullets-and-a-whole-lot-more/
Published: May 14, 2024 17:00
At SOF Week 2024 in Tampa Bay, elite military personnel, defense leaders, and cutting-edge technology came together, showcasing the best of the special operations community. #SOFWeek
#SOFREP
#USSOCOM
US, Philippines Flex Military Muscle in Balikatan Drills, Upgrading Strategic Sites
https://sofrep.com/news/philippines-edca-balikatan-24/
Published: May 14, 2024 16:00
Recent US-Philippines Balikatan drills under EDCA aim to boost stability and deter threats in the tense South China Sea. #Balikatan24 #USPhilippinesCooperation #SouthChinaSea
Tragic End for 1st Special Operations Wing Airman
https://sofrep.com/news/tragic-end-for-1st-special-operations-wing-airman/
Published: May 14, 2024 15:00
"As we navigate this tragic moment, it's essential to foster an environment where our airmen can openly share their grief and seek the support they need," expressed Col. Patrick Dierig, underscoring the importance of community and resilience in the face of…
US Soldiers to Get Double the Power with Next-Gen Wearable Batteries
https://sofrep.com/news/us-army-wearable-batteries/
Published: May 14, 2024 14:00
Amprius introduces next-gen batteries, promising to enhance soldier capabilities with extended mission times and rapid recharging. #SiMaxxBatteryCells #Army #AmpriusTechnologies
US Rushes Critical Military Aid to Ukraine as War Reaches Turning Point
https://sofrep.com/news/us-military-aid-to-ukraine-051424/
Published: May 14, 2024 13:00
The US bolsters Ukraine's defenses with a critical military aid package, emphasizing the need for sustained, long-term industrial strategies. #Ukraine #MilitaryAid #Pentagon
From Dream to Reality: How the CV-22 Osprey Revolutionized Special Operations
https://sofrep.com/specialoperations/cv22-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft/
Published: May 14, 2024 12:00
The CV-22 Osprey, a revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft, transforming Special Ops with unparalleled capabilities and reduced mission risks. #CV22Osprey #OspreyPilot #SpecialOps
Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger
https://sofrep.com/news/yet-another-strategic-withdrawal-the-u-s-response-to-rising-russian-influence-in-niger/
Published: May 13, 2024 17:00
The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,000 American troops from Niger, marking a significant shift in U.S. military strategy amid ongoing negotiations with the country's military junta. #Niger
#SOFREP
#AmericaLeavesNiger
SOFREP Pic of the Day: Soviet Soldiers in Afghanistan Pose With A Captured MP5
https://sofrep.com/news/sofrep-pic-of-the-day-soviet-soldiers-in-afghanistan-pose-with-a-captured-mp5/
Published: May 13, 2024 16:00
Amid the chaos of the Soviet-Afghan War, the presence of an MP5K with Mujahedeen forces suggests complex, hidden networks of support, the details of which are likely lost to history. #SOFREP
#Picoftheday
#SovietAfghanWar
#MP5
Delta Force Deep Underground — Selection Is an Ongoing Process
https://sofrep.com/news/delta-force-deep-underground-selection-is-an-ongoing-process/
Published: May 13, 2024 15:00
Guido, grinning under the weight of his gas mask, threw me a look that said, "If this isn't the toughest fun I've ever had, I don't know what is!" #DeltaForce
#GeoHand
#SOFREP
The High-Tech Helmet Revolutionizing Modern Warfare: Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Marvel
https://sofrep.com/air-force/lockheed-martin-f35-hmds/
Published: May 13, 2024 14:00
The F-35 HMDS revolutionizes aerial combat, providing pilots with unparalleled situational awareness directly on their visor. #F35Helmet #HMDS #MilitaryTechnology
Rogue 1 Drone Introduced at SOF Week
https://sofrep.com/news/usmc-rogue1-drone/
Published: May 13, 2024 13:00
The US Marine Corps is set to deploy Rogue 1, a versatile and precise loitering munition designed for tactical superiority. #Rogue1 #Drone #USMC
Philippines Flexes Muscle in South China Sea with Missile Strike, US Allies in Tow
https://sofrep.com/news/us-ph-maritime-strike-exercise/
Published: May 13, 2024 12:00
The Philippines sinks decommissioned tanker in the South China Sea with a missile strike during US-backed Balikatan 24 drills. #Balikatan24 #CStarMissile #SouthChinaSea
Battlefield Beast Gets a Boost: Inside the $83.3 Million Abrams Tank Upgrade
https://sofrep.com/news/battlefield-beast-gets-a-boost-inside-the-83-3-million-abrams-tank-upgrade/
Published: May 12, 2024 17:00
The US Army's contract with Allison Transmission fortifies a lasting partnership, upgrading Abrams tanks for superior performance and longevity. #AbramsTank #Modernization #USArmy