Weekly intelligence-style brief covering global SOF activity, Iran conflict developments, maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emerging irregular warfare trends, and strategic competition updates. Includes analysis of drone warfare, influence operations, and international special operations force developments affecting the global security environment.
Analysis of Operation Epic Fury developments on April 12, 2026, including ceasefire talks, U.S. and Iranian military activity, strike operations, maritime security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic signaling, and escalation indicators. Assessment of regional force posture, strategic risk trends, and implications for stability, energy markets, and ongoing conflict dynamics.
On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week long ceasefire that will provide the time to come to an agreement to end the Iran War. The agreement is contingent on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
News about special operations, conflicts, national security, Operations Epic Fury, training with SOF partner forces, Air Force PJs, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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