United States Counterterrorism Strategy 2026

U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy 2026

May 7, 2026 SOF News 0

In May 2026 the White House released its 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy document outlining the terrorist threat, CT principles, CT priorities, and goals of CT strategy. It goes on to describe CT resources, and more.

Naval Special Warfare Conducts Training with Croatian Partners

SOF Weekly Update – May 4, 2026

May 3, 2026 SOF News 0

Weekly SOF update covering Iran ceasefire proposals, USSOCOM force design changes, Ukraine battlefield trends, AI integration in defense, and global security developments. Analysis includes maritime disruption, Russian territorial losses, and evolving strategic competition across multiple theaters.

31st MEU Boarding Party Middle East 2026

Epic Fury Update – May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026 SOF News 0

This update on Operation Epic Fury provides an update on the ceasefire, negotiations, the naval blockades, economic impact, and CENTCOM briefing to the president. The war cost thus far: $25 billion, crude oil up to $124/barrel, carrier leaves Middle East, and an effort to form a coalition named “Maritime Freedom Construct”.

Swarming Sea Drones

Monthly Drone Report – April 2026

April 30, 2026 SOF News 0

News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. Topics include U.S. military drones, UAS in the Russia-Ukraine War, autonomous systems in the Iran War, and drone news from around the world.

Maritime Assessment Course

Weekly SOF Brief – April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026 SOF News 0

News, analysis, and commentary on special operations, conflicts, national security, and defense issues. Ukraine, Iran, technology, drones, A-10 lives on, defense budget, Global Terrorism Index, and more.

USS Abraham Lincol (CVN 72)

Operation Epic Fury Update – April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026 SOF News 0

An update on Operation Epic Fury – the U.S. – Iran conflict. While a ceasefire is still in effect there is a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the U.S. Negotiations are at a impasse and there are significant economic impacts around the globe.

Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) await extraction at helicopter PZ (photo SORB, Jan 2017).

2026 SOF Imperatives by GSOF

April 21, 2026 SOF News 0

The 2026 edition of SOF Imperatives by the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF) features a singular, overriding focus: the urgent need to significantly increase the total top-line budget allocated to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Marine Raiders Dive

SOF Weekly Brief – April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 SOF News 0

This weekly briefing summarizes key developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security over the past seven days. The reporting period reflects continued operational activity related to the Iran conflict, ongoing strategic competition dynamics, and evolving irregular warfare trends.

Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30)

Epic Fury Update – 19 April 2026

April 19, 2026 SOF News 0

Operation Epic Fury update covering U.S. naval blockade measures, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, mine countermeasure deployments, and global economic impacts. Analysis of maritime security conditions, Iran’s remaining missile capability, and strategic implications of ongoing ceasefire negotiations in April 2026.

5th SFG(A) Dive Requalification

SOF Weekly Brief – April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 SOF News 0

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.

Status of Strait of Hormuz 7 April 2026

Operation Epic Fury Update – 12 April 2026

April 12, 2026 SOF News 0

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.

B-52 Refueling

Epic Fury Update – April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026 SOF News 0

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.