USAF Cargo for Ukraine

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 28, 2022

February 28, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Information on Russian offensive operations, Ukrainian defense, NATO response, aid to Ukraine, and the humanitarian issues associated with the conflict. BLUF: The Russian offensive has stalled, for now. The […]

I need ammunition, not a ride. Zelensky

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 27, 2022

February 27, 2022 SOF News 0

A news update about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO response, humanitarian crisis, and Ukrainian resistance. Covers the 24-hour period ending 0600R27FEB22. BLUF. The speed of the Russian offensive has slowed – likely because of unexpectedly fierce Ukrainian resistance and […]

Ukraine and Russia Map

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 26, 2022

February 26, 2022 SOF News 0

This is a 24-hour roll up on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ground and air operations, diplomatic initiatives, and NATO response. The Russians launched their offensive in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 24, 2022 with an air campaign […]

Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Day Two

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 25, 2022

February 25, 2022 SOF News 0

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Thursday, February 24, 2022, is continuing. For the most part, the Russians appear to have met their initial objectives for the first day of the invasion. Day two will likely see more […]

CV-22 from the 8th Special Operations Squadron flies over the Emerald Coast outside Hurlburt Field. (AFSOC photo).

SOF Weekly Brief – July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes the most significant events affecting SOF, IW, intelligence, and national security during the past week. Some stories in this update include a new PSYOP unit for Africa, an essay on SOF in 2040, testosterone treatments for SOF members, how technology is shaping the future of SOF in the Pacific, and SOCKOR CoC.

B-52 Refueling

SOF Weekly Update – July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026 John Friberg 0

This week’s SOF News Update covers the NATO Summit in Turkey, renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics, the resurgence of Somali piracy, emerging special operations technologies, and the latest developments affecting national security, intelligence, and irregular warfare worldwide.

HALO Jumper Adjusts ATAK during Exercise Radiant Shield

SOF Weekly Brief – July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026 John Friberg 0

This week’s SOF News Update highlights advances in AI-driven intelligence, NATO special operations leadership changes, Ukraine’s evolving long-range strike campaign, developments involving Iran, maritime infrastructure security, and the latest news affecting the global special operations community. Historical milestones, upcoming events, and a featured book review round out the briefing.

U.S. Navy GARC

Drone Monthly Update – June 2026

June 30, 2026 John Friberg 0

News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. An executive summary, key events and developments, and curated articles are provided in this article. Executive Summary Unmanned systems are reshaping air, […]

Flight Deck USS Abraham Lincoln

SOF Weekly Brief – June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. Iran is continuing to attack U.S. forces in the region to try and stop the United States from undermining Iranian efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is retaliating with strikes of its on on Iranian military targets.

Polish SOF

SOF Weekly Brief – June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. Three Medal of Honor awards were presented to recipients from the SOF community. The anticipated meeting between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland was delayed. USSOCOM released a video about a recently published SOF Cancer Study.

NSW SPIES CH-47

SOF Weekly Brief – June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. The White House announced that a “historic” peace agreement had been reached with Iran. Israel continues its attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, possible endangering the proposed ceasefire agreement. The U.S. military continues its operations in South America.

Navy Osprey

SOF Weekly Brief – June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026 John Friberg 0

This week’s SOF News Update covers USSOCOM’s C-130J autonomy program, Special Forces strategic utility, combat diver modernization, developments in the Iran conflict, Ukraine’s drone warfare lessons, intelligence and diplomacy in irregular warfare, and global special operations news from Canada, Israel, Somalia, and beyond.

AC-130 Gunship

SOF News Weekly Brief – June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026 John Friberg 0

This week’s SOF News Update covers developments in Iran ceasefire negotiations, SOF Week 2026, Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign, instability in Mali, missile inventory concerns following Operation Epic Fury, emerging AI applications for special operations forces, and global security developments affecting the U.S. special operations and defense community.

CV-22 Osprey Tail Gunner

SOF News Update – May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. It is a big week for the international SOF community; the Global SOF Foundation and USSOCOM are hosting SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

USS Chafee (DDG 90) Launches Block V Tomahawk

SOF Weekly Update – May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 John Friberg 0

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. SOCAFRICA Flintlock exercise ends. One soldier missing and one deceased as AFRICOM’s African Lion exercise comes to a close.