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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: Delta’s Ricochet Fiasco

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Published: May 9, 2025 16:00

Delta's latest stunt involves a ricochet, a fake medical crisis, and a Bugs Bunny band-aid. You won’t believe what happens next. #WarStories #SpecialOps #Delta

Taiwan’s New Military Communications System Passes US Testing, Marks Key Step in Defense Modernization

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Published: May 9, 2025 15:39

Taiwan's new battlefield comms system just passed US testing—ushering in a leap toward faster, encrypted, and mobile military ops. #Taiwan #MilitaryCommunication

US Army Officer Sounds Alarm on XM7 Rifle: “Unfit for Modern Combat”

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"—too 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

Russia’s Zircon missile hits Mach 8—faster 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 Trump’s “Golden Dome” 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 SOFREP’s 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 Soldier’s Self Image

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Published: May 8, 2025 15:00

Soldiers don’t just serve—they believe, sacrifice, and love. Their bond, forged in hardship, is deeper than duty. It’s 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 kills—redeemable 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-air—ushering 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

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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 – A Memorial Day Reflection

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Published: May 7, 2025 16:00

This Memorial Day, honor the fallen not just with flags—but by fighting for the liberty and justice they died to defend. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2025 #BolducBrief

When Terrorism Takes Unexpected Forms: A Sniper’s West Bank Story

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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 secret—one that nearly costs them all. #WarStories #WestBank #SOFREP

Victory in Europe: The Moment Europe’s 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 win—it was the dawn of a new world order. #VEDay #WorldWarII #MilitaryHistory

Northrop Unveils Long-Range Loitering “Kamikaze” Attack Drone

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Published: May 7, 2025 13:00

Meet Lumberjack: Northrop’s jet-powered kamikaze drone that loiters, strikes with Hatchet munitions, and launches like a “potato gun.” #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 SOFREP’s 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 Nation’s 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 criminals—reviving 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 Japan’s advance and setting the stage for Allied victory in the Pacific. #MilitaryHistory #PacificWar #History

US Marines F-35B Adds UK “Meteor” 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 Sudan’s 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 SOFREP’s 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 war—are 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

Japan’s 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 Navy’s 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 “Ted” 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 Rubin’s 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 SOFREP’s 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 Won’t 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 won’t be needed in Ukraine, Mexico…

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 tag—and they’re made by veterans who know what matters. #MadeInUSA #VeteranOwned #HOPMunitions #PolymerCoatedAmmo #9mmTraining…

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 programs—misleading parents and compromising educational integrity in the process.…

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 aren’t sure whether to duck or sign for a package. #PrimeDelivery #DroneWarfare #ModernWarfare #PsychOps #TechVsTerror #ReaperWithaLogo #NextDayAirstrike #WarMeetsAmazon

Anduril Is the Netflix of War—and the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbuster’d

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 industry’s glacial pace and bloated legacy mindset are getting steamrolled by Anduril’s 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, ‘Starbase’ 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 SOFREP’s 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 near…

SOFREP Evening Brief: Greek Woman Killed By Bomb She Was Carrying, Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Syria, Houthis Launch Missiles Into Israel, Islamists Rally Against Women’s 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 extremism—homegrown terrorism in Greece, cross-border missile attacks from Yemen, and a mass Islamist rally in Bangladesh…

The M60 Pig: America’s 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 gun—it 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 …

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 it’s meant to honor. #VeteransDay #HonorAllVeterans #TrumpNews #MilitaryMatters #VeteranVoices #TruthSocial #PoliticalTheater …

Iran’s 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 denials—welcome to Iran’s latest industrial nightmare, now with extra rocket fuel. #IranPortExplosion #ShahidRajaei #BandarAbbasBlast #MissileFuelFire #IranCrisis …

How the Pentagon Became America’s Junkie War Machine—and Why It’s 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

America’s foreign policy has become a wrecking ball in a rescue uniform—loud, 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 and…