SOF Weekly Brief – June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026 John Friberg Update 0
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Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, intelligence, irregular warfare, national defense, and global conflicts.
Executive Summary
This weekly briefing highlights significant developments in special operations, intelligence, irregular warfare, global conflicts, and national security during the past week. The House Intelligence and Special Operations subcommittee has submitted its markup to the 2027 NDAA. A couple of articles on the roles and mission of Special Forces. Strikes against nacro-traffickers in the SOUTHCOM region continue. Iranian conflict heats up a notch. Ukraine could be turning the corner against Russia.
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Key Outlooks
More strikes in SOUTHCOM against narco-vessels
Video of 24-year-old appointee to SO/LIC during Jan 6th
House passes war powers resolution
SOF’s Cultural Support Teams (CSTs)
Continuing debate on the role and strategic utility of Special Forces
NATO adds more security to the “High North”
Iran strikes Israel, Trump holds Israel back
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