The Latest Breaking News from Special Forces

Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence

From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

President Murmu confers 7 Kirti Chakras; IAF pilot, Gaganyatri Prasanth Nair among recipients

President Droupadi Murmu presented gallantry awards to defense personnel. Seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras were awarded. These honors recognize exceptional courage and dedication. Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair and Navy officers Lt Commander Dilna K and Lt Commander Roopa A were among the recipients. Prime…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Turkey expands influence in Africa through military training

Turkey is expanding its military training programmes across Africa, with soldiers from Mali and Niger graduating from a special forces camp as Ankara seeks to deepen ties across the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 6

What the end of Venezuela's amnesty law means for hundreds of political prisoners still behind bars

One of the biggest concerns for Venezuela's opposition following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US special forces in January was the fate of thousands of political prisoners who had been detained since Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, took power.

Latin Times · May 13

Special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee found dead ending dayslong manhunt

Craig Berry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities

The Independent UK · May 6

Manhunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee

The ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect is accused of shooting his wife and fleeing into a wooded area

The Independent UK · May 5

Trump ‘briefed on special forces mission’ to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile

Donald Trump reportedly received a high-level briefing on new military options against Iran from Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine on Thursday. Options discussed included potential “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure and an operation to control parts of…

The Independent UK · May 1

22 Years Later, Netflix Just Released A Disappointing Remake Of An Underrated Denzel Washington Thriller

Despite an impressive central performance from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Netflix's 'Man on Fire' pales in comparison to Tony Scott's classic.

Inverse · Apr 30

US to attack Iran again? 'Short and powerful' wave of strikes may be in store

US Central Command has developed plans for swift, impactful strikes on Iran, targeting key infrastructure to pressure Tehran in nuclear negotiations. President Trump will be briefed on these and other military options, including controlling parts of the Strait of Hormuz or a special forces operation to secure uranium stockpiles.

The Times of India · Apr 30

Special forces soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid enters plea in NYC court

This case emerges amid heightened scrutiny of prediction markets, platforms that allow individuals to wager on various outcomes

The Independent UK · Apr 28