It started as a small-time street gang in 1950’s Los Angeles, and took its name from where it was based: 18th Street, in the city’s Rampart District. It evolved over the years, until the 18th Street Gang – also known as “Barrio 18” – became one of the largest youth gangs …
Read More »The Weapons of Finland: Here’s What NATO’s Newest Member Brings to the Alliance
Finland brings a significant collection of materiel to NATO, including one of Europe’s largest artillery contingents. Here are some of Helsinki’s most specialized military hardware. F/A-18 HornetThe Finnish Air Force has 62 of these American-made aircraft in service. The aging jets are set to be replaced with 64 latest-generation F-35s, …
Read More »Russia Gains Momentum in Brutal Battle for Bakhmut
The Wagner fighting group and Russian military commanders may briefly have reached a truce, enabling their forces jointly to make headway in Ukraine. Russian forces have regained some momentum in the battle for the Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, according to the latest intelligence from the United Kingdom. This is in …
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You asked, and we answered. Readers have told us they want merch so they can proudly show their support for SOF. Naturally, we couldn’t disappoint! Herewith the Soldier of Fortune shop. Here’s where to snag some of the coolest stuff around, like the tee-shirt, below. More to come! Click HERE …
Read More »The ‘Shining Path’ Guerrilla Group Emerges Again in Peru
by Jose Campos A fog descends over the mountain I’ve climbed previously while while trekking Peru. Now, on my fourth expedition to Machu Picchu, the fog imparts a chill. I feel it as a message, a warning I can’t shake off. The chill is being felt throughout the country, my …
Read More »Video Shows Cartel Assassins Training to Fight Inside Close Quarters
Men who appear on video conducting a close quarters combat drill are assassins from a Mexican criminal group, according to a writer who tracks cartel activity. “Assassins from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) find themselves conducting Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training inside a structure,” noted the writer, “Sol Prendido,” …
Read More »Viral Video Shows Russian Soldier Learning the Wrong Way to Throw a Grenade
A video clip of a Russian soldier in action has sparked laughter on Twitter, for showing what not to do when throwing a hand grenade. The clip was posted by @clashreport, which did not reveal where the action takes place, nor how it obtained the video. Russian soldiers showing how NOT to throw …
Read More »WATCH: The New Flexrotor Vertical Takeoff Drone in Action
The U.S. Navy this month tested a new drone in the ocean between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Dubbed by its manufacturer, Aerovel, as “the most advanced Group 2 small tactical unmanned aerial system”, the Flexrotor is no ordinary drone. The Flexrotor boasts some impressive features, according to Aerovel, which …
Read More »Nine Soldiers Killed When Two Black Hawk Helicopters Crash in Kentucky
Nine soldiers were killed on Wednesday night when two Army helicopters crashed in a field in Kentucky, officials confirmed. The crash involved two Black Hawk helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the Army said. The helicopters crashed at about 10 p.m. on March 29 in Trigg County, Kentucky. …
Read More »Militants in Pakistan Are Using Weapons the Pentagon Left Behind in Afghanistan
As the Taliban boast of finding more military bounty left behind by the U.S. in Afghanistan, observers on the ground say that America’s abandoned weapons and gear also have boosted the coffers and armories of militants in Pakistan. “It’s a private arms bazaar of military goods,” according to “Lucas,” a …
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