Map with Greenland and Iceland

Trump on Greenland: No Military Option; Reaches Deal?

January 21, 2026 SOF News 0

Denmark, and NATO, are still reacting to President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. will “own” Greenland in the future – whether through buying the island or gaining control by military action. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, President Trump addressed the […]

U.S. Drones in Poland

Weekly Drone Update – Jan 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 SOF News 0

News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. Curated articles on the topics below are provided: U.S. Military and Drones SFA in the Drone Age. Security force assistance teams on […]

10th SFGA troops fastrope from UH-60 near Aalborg, Denmark. Photo by SSG Steven Young, SOCEUR, Sep 2, 2018.

Special Operations News – Jan 20, 2026

January 20, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: 10th SFG(A) troops fastrope from UH-60 near Aalborg, Denmark. Photo by SSG Steven Young, SOCEUR, Sep 2, 2018. Do you receive our […]

HkDMS Triton (F358) Off Coast of Greenland

Greenland, Tariffs, and NATO Response

January 18, 2026 SOF News 0

Photo / Image: The HDMS Triton (F358), a Royal Danish navy vessel, approaches Greenland as seen from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma (WMEC 908), Aug. 15, 2020. Both vessel crews were participating in the 10th year of Operation Nanook. […]

Poltical Map of Greenland

Strategic Importance of Greenland

January 14, 2026 SOF News 0

Greenland is located at the northern edge of the Arctic Circle and occupies a highly strategic geographic location. Its high latitude provides for early warning of missile launches from adversaries like Russia. Greenland forms the western component of the Greenland-Iceland-United-Kingdom […]

1st TIAD Activation

Information Advantage in the Indo-Pacific

January 13, 2026 Guest 0

By Priya Batchu. The 1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) originated at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on November 7, 2025. The 65-soldier Unit reflects the Army’s aim to operate in the information and cognitive domains. The purpose of the 1st TIAD […]

RQ-170 Sentinel

RQ-170 Drone and Weekly Drone Update – Jan 13, 2026

January 13, 2026 SOF News 0

News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. Curated articles on the topics below are provided: Featured Topic – RQ-170 Sentinel This article’s featured topic is about a very secretive […]

SOF winter warfare training above the Arctic Circle, Kiruna, Sweden. (Photo from SOCEUR video by SPC Liem Huynh, February 24, 2018).

Special Operations News – Jan 12, 2026

January 12, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: SOF winter warfare training above the Arctic Circle, Kiruna, Sweden. (Photo from SOCEUR video by SPC Liem Huynh, February 24, 2018). Do […]

Bella 1 Oil Tanker

Bella 1 – Sanctioned Oil Tanker on the Run

January 5, 2026 SOF News 0

In late December 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to intercept a sanctioned oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela pick up a load of crude oil. After the U.S. started boarding sanctioned tankers off the coast of Venezuela, and […]

MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds

Special Operations News – Jan 5, 2026

January 5, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds land during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Yuma, Arizona. Photo by Zachary M. Ford, […]

U.S. Captures President Maduro of Venezuela in January 2026.

U.S. Strikes Venezuela – SOF Raid

January 3, 2026 SOF News 0

The United States conducted a military operation in Venezuela and captured President Maduro on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The U.S. had been building up its military presence in the Caribbean (SOF News) during the fall of 2025. Maduro has multiple […]