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TRADEWINDS 26 (TW26) – June 2026

April 17, 2026 DVIDS 0

TRADEWINDS is an annual SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise focused on regional security cooperation, yet with global applicability. It brings together security forces from the Caribbean Basin, North America, and selected European countries, incorporating both Field Training Exercise (FTX) and Command Post Exercise (CPX).

SOF Events May 2026

May 2026 SOF Events

April 15, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Here are notable Special Operations Forces (SOF) events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.

5th SFG(A) Dive Requalification

SOF Weekly Brief – April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 SOF News 0

Weekly intelligence-style brief covering global SOF activity, Iran conflict developments, maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emerging irregular warfare trends, and strategic competition updates. Includes analysis of drone warfare, influence operations, and international special operations force developments affecting the global security environment.

Status of Strait of Hormuz 7 April 2026

Operation Epic Fury Update – 12 April 2026

April 12, 2026 SOF News 0

Analysis of Operation Epic Fury developments on April 12, 2026, including ceasefire talks, U.S. and Iranian military activity, strike operations, maritime security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic signaling, and escalation indicators. Assessment of regional force posture, strategic risk trends, and implications for stability, energy markets, and ongoing conflict dynamics.

Ceasefire Operation Epic Fury

Ceasefire Agreement Announced for Iran War

April 8, 2026 SOF News 0

On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week long ceasefire that will provide the time to come to an agreement to end the Iran War. The agreement is contingent on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

B-52 Refueling

Epic Fury Update – April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026 SOF News 0

An update brief on Operation Epic Fury – the War in Iran. Events, tactics, strategy, drones, air strikes, Future operations in the Strait of Hormuz and on Kharq Island.