Operation Epic Fury Update
An operational update on Epic Fury – Monday’s press conference, negotiations, air strikes, downed U.S. aircraft, Strait of Hormuz, intelligence, and more about the Iran War.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 6, 2026
News about special operations, conflicts, national security, Operations Epic Fury, training with SOF partner forces, Air Force PJs, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
2nd F-15E Aviator Recovered in High-Risk CSAR Mission Inside Iran
On April 4, 2026, a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) of a F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down over Iran on April 3, 2026, was rescued by American forces.
USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Downed in Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over southern Iran. One of the two-man was rescued. This was the first aircraft to be downed over Iran.
Epic Fury Update – April 3, 2026
An update brief on Operation Epic Fury – the War in Iran. Events, tactics, strategy, drones, air strikes, Future operations in the Strait of Hormuz and on Kharq Island.
Trump Speech: Objectives in Iran Near Completion
During an address from the White House on April 1, 2026, President said that the military objectives for Operation Epic Fury – the Iran War were nearly complete.
USASOC Wins Special Operations Sniper Competition
17 elite sniper teams gathered to participate in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 15-19, 2026.
Monthly Drone Report – March 2026
Drone warfare continues to evolve rapidly in March 2026, shaping battlefield dynamics across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other operational theaters. Low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) remain capable of imposing disproportionate operational and economic costs on technologically advanced military forces.
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 30, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. There is a lot happening in the special operations world – modernization, deployments, and technological innovation. Information and influence operations continue to expand as instruments of state power.
SOF Events – April 2026
Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this April? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.
Iran War Weekly Update – 28 Mar 2026
Strategic Friction Emerges as Military Momentum Continues Covering Developments from 20-27 March 2026 Executive Summary During the past week of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. and Israeli military operations continued to degrade Iranian military capability while strategic challenges became more pronounced. […]
SOF News on a Short Break
SOF News will be on a short break. We will resume posting articles online and sending out the newsletter once we return.
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 16, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and global conflicts. Executive Summary This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. This past week saw expanding […]
Epic Fury Update – Mar 15, 2026
Update Summary of Operation Epic Fury. As the Iran War enters the third week the U.S. and Israel air attacks continue, Iranian leadership and top military leaders eliminated, thousands of targets destroyed or damaged in Iran, missile and drone attacks […]
National K-9 Veterans Day – March 13
March 13 marks National K-9 Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the military working dogs (MWDs) that have served alongside U.S. service member in war and peace. On May 13, 1942, the United States Army began training dogs for […]