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Portuguese Special Forces: Special operations and elite units in Portugal

Portuguese military and special forces have a long history of special operations and elite units. Portugal is a relatively small …

SWADS: Bangladesh Navy’s Elite Special Operations Force

The Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) unit of the Bangladesh Navy is modeled after the elite special operations forces …

21 GGK operators are heading to the LZ prior the HAHO jump

21 Gerup Gerak Khas: Securing Malaysia’s Interests at Home and Abroad

The 21 Gerup Gerak Khas, also known as the 21st Special Service Group, is a command for the elite special …

ANA Commando: Afghanistan’s premier special operations unit

In the Afghan National Army (ANA), the ANA Commando Brigade (ANACDO) is considered the special operations forces unit. The Commando …

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The Screaming Eagles: The 101st Airborne Division’s Role in Modern Warfare

The 101st Airborne Division is a highly skilled and respected American military unit known as the Screaming Eagles. It is …

Shayetet 13: People of Silence

Shayetet 13: The IDF’s most elite and secretive unit

Within the Israeli Navy, there is a special unit of naval commandos known as Shayetet 13, also known as Flottila …

Special Air Service (SAS): Who Dares Wins!

The Special Air Service (SAS) is a highly skilled and elite unit of the British Army. It is known for …

SASR operators moving through the smoke during the exercise

SASR: The Australian counterpart to the British SAS

The Special Air Service Regiment, also known as SASR, is a highly skilled and elite unit of the Australian military. …

Norways MJK operator during the NATO-backed Cold Response 14 exercise

Marinejegerkommandoen: Norway’s oldest special forces unit

The Marinejegerkommandoen (MJK) is a specialized military unit in Norway, one of only two. Founded in 1953, it operates under …

GOI operators from COMSUBIN during the breacher training

COMSUBIN: Italian counterpart of the British SBS and the US Navy SEALs

The Italian Navy’s Commando Raggruppamento Subacqui ed Incurisori, also known as COMSUBIN, is a 200-man elite unit with a great …

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Special Forces Group (SFG): Belgian Prime Special Operations Forces unit

The Special Forces Group (SFG) is a premier special operations unit within the Belgian Armed Forces. Historically, it has been …

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British Royal Marines

The Royal Marines trace their history back to 28 October 1664 when Charles II sanctioned the formation of a regiment …

Navy SEAL Combat Medic: Saving Lives Behind Enemy Lines

Being a medic in combat is a unique and highly valuable role. This is particularly true for those who serve …