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

Iran and Iraq were at war with each other from 1980-1988. During the chaos following the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein saw an opportunity and invaded Iran, initiating a ...

This week’s SOF Weekly Brief examines developments in special operations, irregular warfare, and national security, with particular attention to emerging technologies and strategic competition.

This week’s SOF News Brief examines changes in U.S. special operations force structure, including a new Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron. Additional coverage addresses emerging clandestine ...

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 ...