Armed drone proliferation looks to accelerate in the wake of US decision
The decision will also allow U.S. manufacturers to better compete with companies from Israel, Turkey, and China.... Read more.
The social hierarchy of US special operations units
Let’s start at the bottom of the social hierarchy. I’m sorry, Marine Raiders, but you’re still the new kids on the block.... Read more.
What could ‘security guarantees’ for Ukraine look like?
For the first time, it appears that Trump might be open to stationing U.S. troops in Ukraine as a key part of any such security guarantee.... Read more.
Frosted misery: A Navy SEAL in SERE School
My SERE training took place in the far Northeast in January. It was damn cold, especially for a Florida boy.... Read more.
SOCOM wants its secretive Long Endurance Aircraft drone to be able to launch smaller drones
These smaller drones could then expand the LEA’s surveillance mission and even allow it to act as an attack platform.... Read more.
7 strategies to stay positive in your military (or in any) career
When it seems you cannot possibly bear 10 more years of the grind, try employing these seven strategies.... Read more.
Australian Abrams tanks in Ukraine may not affect the front-lines but they’re strategically important
The first of 49 retired Australian M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks began arriving in Ukraine in mid-July.... Read more.
Sri Lankan officer becomes latest foreign student to make it through BUD/S
This past week, the first Sri Lankan national successfully completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, with class 371.... Read more.
How Navy SEAL candidates recover after Hell Week
And yet, SEAL candidates are required to pick right back up on the Monday morning after the Friday Hell Week ends. This is how they do it.... Read more.
BUD/S instructors have their favorite games to make SEAL candidates suffer
In BUD/S it really pays to be a winner – even if it's just in a game.... Read more.