Dover AFB conducts Ukraine security assistance mission

Ukraine Conflict Update – June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tactical situation on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. Additional topics include NATO, aid to Ukraine, refugees, internally displaced personnel, humanitarian efforts, cyber, and information operations. […]

Special Forces Association Convention 2023

SFA Convention – Pause in Posting

May 22, 2023 John Friberg 0

The Editor of SOF News will be attending the Special Forces Association Convention in Indianapolis this week from May 22-26, 2023. Posting of articles and sending of the SOF News newsletter will be on pause for several days. We will […]

Osprey Aerial Refueling

Special Operations News Update – May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: An Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron oversees the aerial refueling of a CV-22 Osprey from an MC-130J Commando II […]

Russian Information Warfare

Paper – Evolution of Russian Information Warfare

May 5, 2023 Charles Davis 0

By CW4 Charles Davis. Information technology has significantly enhanced human interaction around the globe and elevated the importance of information as an instrument of power wielded by individuals and societies in politics, economics, and warfare. Advances in information technology have […]

Project Dynamo flight Port Sudan

Special Operations News Update – May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo: Project DYNAMO flight boards AMCITs for evacuation from Port Sudan to Egypt on April 30, 2023. Read more about Project DYNAMO under Sudan conflict […]

Snowmobile 10th SFGA

Special Operations News Update – April 24, 2023

April 24, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets conduct RAPIDS operations from a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation […]

Ice Diver

Special Operations News Update – April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: A diver inserts an ice screw during an emergency procedures drill as part of an ice diving exercise in Sheridan Lake, British […]

CV-22 Ospreys

Special Operations News Update – April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Two U.S. Air Force CV-22B Ospreys with the 352d Special Operations Wing, take off during a bilateral training exercise at Utti Air […]

U.S. Navy SEALs in Exercise Trident 23-2

Special Operations News Update – April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: East Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) transport a simulated patient as part of a medical training scenario during Exercise Trident […]

CV-22 Osprey

Special Operations News Update – March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: A CV-22 Osprey flies over Fort Walton Beach, Florida. (USAF photo by Senior Airman Christopher Callaway, April 24, 2015). Do you receive […]

Munitions for Ukraine

Ukraine Conflict Update – March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tactical situation on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. Additional topics include NATO, aid to Ukraine, refugees, internally displaced personnel, humanitarian efforts, cyber, and information operations. […]

Task Force South West - MARSOC Marine from Special Operations Task Force West provides security at LZ in Nahr-e-Saraj district, Helmand province. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally, 28 Mar 2012).

Tip of the Spear – February 2023

March 17, 2023 SOF News 0

USSOCOM’s Tip of the Spear February 2023 issue is now online. The 40-page PDF has some interesting articles about special operations events and organizations from around the world. Contents: Tip of the Spear, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), February […]

Ukraine Conflict Update – March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tactical situation on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. Additional topics include NATO, aid to Ukraine, refugees, internally displaced personnel, humanitarian efforts, cyber, and information operations. […]