Updates on drones including latest technology and use in conflicts around the world. An executive summary, key events, and curated articles. Image: Col. Mark Hamilton,1st Special Operations Wing ...

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, intelligence, irregular warfare, national defense, and global conflicts.

Since replacing the ACFT on June 1, 2025, the Army Fitness Test has used five events worth up to 500 points altogether.

This week’s SOF Weekly Brief examines the evolving role of Army special operations forces in large-scale combat operations and the activation of SPACEFOR-SOC, strengthening the integration of space ...

This week’s SOF Weekly Brief examines developments in special operations, irregular warfare, and international security. U.S. and allied SOF continue multinational training as emerging technologies ...

The United States entered Afghanistan in 2001 with overwhelming advantages in military capability, technology, and resources. By every conventional measure, the Taliban was badly outmatched. Yet ...

Homeland Security Today and Narrative Strategies hosted the first-ever Narrative Strategy Symposium on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Amentum in Arlington, Virginia. This gathering brought together ...

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, intelligence, irregular warfare, national defense, and global conflicts. Photo / Image: MARSOC Marine from Special Operations Task Force ...

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, intelligence, irregular warfare, national defense, and global conflicts. Photo / Image: U.S. Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces ...

SOF News continues to track events, nonprofit initiatives, and industry gatherings across the community. For additional SOF events and ongoing updates, visit the full SOF News Events calendar. Have an ...

This weekly briefing summarizes the most significant events affecting special operations forces, irregular warfare, intelligence, and national security during the past week. The Ukraine War continues ...