Last month, when SOFREP compiled the comprehensive list of the recently retrieved Soviet-era Russian weaponry, we knew an investigation on their tech was bound to happen. Today, we uncover how Russians have integrated low-tech chips and hardware into their most advanced systems. Russians have been recognized to have a “top of the line arsenal,” and […]
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Russia Just Left Its 2nd Largest City ‘Unguarded,’ Satellite Images Show Emptied Battery Units
Russia just up and left its second most important city, St. Petersburg. In the satellite images procured by Finnish outlet Yle, Russia’s anti-aircraft missile bases were almost emptied earlier this month. Movement around the region’s military base has been monitored over the months, and satellite images show Russia pulling out its missiles and other artillery […]
The Secret Military ‘FedEx’ Working to Supply Weaponry to Ukraine
With the billions worth of artillery and weapons getting transferred to Ukraine, a special unit is designated to ensure these are safely delivered to the Ukrainian Military Forces. The US European Command in Germany created a special operations group whose pivotal role is to keep weapons flowing into the Ukrainian camp. This cell unit crosses […]
Get to Know About SIG Sauer P226 Because You’ll Probably Love it Too
Have you ever thought of upgrading your handgun? Try out the SIG Sauer P226. The SIG Sauer P226 handgun is the predecessor to the SIG Sauer P220, a vintage model built in Germany dating back to the 19th century. It became known for being one of the most outstanding models that the renowned SIG Arms […]
Canada Pledges $4.9 Billion to Upgrade NORAD Air Defenses to Counter Russian Missiles
Canada has indicated that it will significantly invest in North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) modernization in the coming years. The , or NORAD, is a joint U.S.-Canadian defense organization that detects security threats. Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Defense, announced on June 20 the $4.9 billion or $3.8 billion upgrade proposal. She noted escalating […]
Expert Analysis: Daily Operations Report – Ukraine
Operational Briefing of Hostilities (12 JUL 22) Russian forces failed to launch offensive operations on the central southern axis on 11 JUL 22, instead focusing their efforts on maintaining defensive positions. They have, however, continued artillery strikes along the entire southern line of contact. Ukrainian Intelligence reported that Russian fighter jets launched four Kh-31 missiles […]
SITREP on the $5.6 Billion in Weapons the US Sent to Ukraine So Far
“History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.” – Ronald Reagan. The Wisdom of The Gipper When Vladimir Putin started this war in February, I’m not quite sure if he entirely anticipated the actual cost to his country in blood and treasure. He likely thought his massive army would […]
Death Wish Weapons: Here are some Weapons as Deadly to Users as the Enemy.
Weapons are designed to cause devastation and havoc to the enemies. After all, the purpose of creating them was to improve, if not secure, your chance of defeating the enemies and becoming victorious with whatever cause you’re fighting for, right? There are times, though, when weapons were deployed way before they were truly ready for […]
Hybrid Weapons Of History That Didn’t Work So Well
Let’s face it, from the very beginning that the cavemen sharpened stones and turned them into spears and arrows between 4,000 and 3,300 BC, we’ve come so far. When the Industrial Revolution from the mid-18th century entered, weapon designs and engineering were no longer just sticks and stones but rather more on advanced, sometimes-too-complicated, never-before-seen […]
Get To Know the Small Arms of the Ukrainian Army: Part Two
In part one of this series, we looked mainly at the venerable AK family of weapons carried by troops of the Ukrainian armed forces. Today, we’ll look at a few other weapons carried and employed by the Ukrainians, but in smaller numbers than the Kalashnikov. Fort-221 Carbine The Fort-221 carbine is a straight-up license-built copy […]