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26.10.2020 - News: SBS Retake Oil Tanker

The Special Boat Service have secured an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight...

further info:

• The SBS Secure Oil Tanker Off UK Coast
  Elite UK Forces report

13.09.2019 - News: Light Role Vehicle For UKSF?

A look at the Supacat LRV 400, a military 4x4 rumoured to be under consideration for use by British Special Forces...

further info:

• LRV 400 for UKSF
  (Elite UK Forces report)
  
  

10.09.2019 - Video: UKSF On UK Streets 2017

Video footage of what appears to be United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) (SAS and/or SBS) operating in the U.K. following the Manchester Arena bombing, May 2017. While some of the men in the footage are wearing 'Police' patches, they are also carrying L119A2 carbines, a model not used by UK police forces.

Video via N V Youtube Channel

24.07.2019 - Photos: British Army Snipers

British snipers taking part in multi0national competition in Germany...

further info:

• British Army Snipers
  (Elite UK Forces)
  
  

04.07.2019 - News: Royal Marines Interdict Tanker

Royal Marines from 42 Commando have seized an oil tanker - suspected of breaching EU sanctions - in the strait of Gibraltar...

further info:

• 42 Commando Seize Tanker
  (Elite UK Forces report)
  
  

28.06.2019 - Media: Castle Commando

BBC film focusing on the formation and training of Army Commando units during World War 2...

further info:

• Castle Commando
  (BBC Iplayer)
  
  

28.06.2019 - Media: 42 Commando Maritime Assault

Video showcasing 42 Commando's Maritime Assault Role:

This is Maritime Assault, (42) Commando style. It forms part of the @RoyalNavy maritime interdiction capability. We’ve come a long way from cutlass and brace of pistols, but similarities remain nonetheless. @RoyalMarines

Capt Tom Liddell will explain... pic.twitter.com/nqC0zi5DKu

— 42 Commando (@42_commando) July 20, 2018

further info:

• 42 Commando
  (Elite UK Forces)

17.06.2019 - News: UKSF Set For New Russia Mission

The SAS and other UK Special Forces (UKSF) are poised to receive a new mission countering Russian and other forces around the world...

further info:

• UK's special forces set for new Russia mission
  (BBC News report )
  
  
• Newsnight Report On UKSF's New Mission
  (youtube)

25.03.2019 - News: UKSF Troops Hurt In Yemen

At least 5 members of the Special Boat Service have been injured during fighting in Yemen, it has been reported...

further info:

• Royal Navy Special Forces commandos injured in Yemen gun battles
  (Plymouthlive)

22.02.2019 - Photos: 42 Commando VBSS

Photos of 42 Commando undergoing visit board search and seize (VBSS) training...

view photos:

• Photos: 42 Commando VBSS
  (Elite UK Forces)

19.02.2019 - News: British Special Forces Injured In Yemen

Two men from the Special Air Service have been injured by an IED while on a humanitarian mission in Yemen, the Express reports...

further info:

• SAS soldiers on aid mission injured in roadside bombing
  (The Express)

12.02.2019 - News: Navy Plans New Amphibious Strike Ships

The Royal Navy wants to convert civilian freighters into amphibious assault ships for the Royal Marines...

further info:

• Navy Plans New Amphibious Strike Ships
  (Elite UK Forces report)

06.02.2019 - Media: Ex Green Dagger

Photos of 45 Commando Royal Marines on a large scale exercise in the Californian Desert...

further info:

• Ex Green Dagger
  (Elite UK Forces report)

28.01.2019 - News: UKSF Exercise

A week-long maritime counter terrorism has recently completed...

further info:

• UKSF Exercise
  (Elite UK Forces report)

18.01.2019 - News: SAS Man In Line For George Cross For Kenya Actions

The SAS soldier who helped rescued people from the Nairobi hotel attack is in line to receive the George Cross for his bravery, the Telegraph reports.

further info:

• SAS hero of Nairobi terror attack in line to receive George Cross
  (The Telegraph)

15.01.2019 - News: UKSF Spotted In Kenya

Photos and video appear to show UKSF soldiers assisting Kenyan forces during an terrorist attack at a hotel in Nairobi.

further info:

• British Special Forces Respond to Nairobi Attack
  (Elite UK Forces)

10.01.2019 - News: The Paras: Men Of War

A new 3-part documentary series starts tonight at 9pm on ITV.

06.01.2019 - News: UKSF Injured In Syria

Two British Special Forces soldiers have been seriously injured by a rocket attack in Syria, it has been reported.

further info:

• Two British soldiers injured in Islamic State attack in Syria
  (BBC News)

03.01.2019 - Media: UKSF Sub Rendezvous

Photo posted on Reddit showing an RAF Chinook from 7 Squadron inserting British Special Forces (likely Special Boat Service (SBS)) onto the deck of HMS Ambush, a Royal Navy Astute-class submarine. Location: somewhere in the Mediterranean:

UKSF delivered to HMS Ambush via an RAF 7 Sqn (JSFAW) Chinook [618x473] from r/Warship

further info:

• 7 Squadron - RAF Special Forces
  (Elite UK Forces)

02.01.2019 - Media: SCO19 - Gearing Up

From MPS Firearms Command's brand new Twitter account:

We hope this new account is giving you an interesting view into the world of #SCO19, lots more videos such as this and examples of our day to day work to follow... it's only been a week so thank you to our first 3750 followers! #London #MetPolice #JointheMet pic.twitter.com/mcwULVXk51

— MPS Firearms Command (@MPSFirearms) December 19, 2018

further info:

• Police Firearms Unit - SCO19
  (Elite UK Forces)

02.01.2019 - Media: RMP Close Protection Unit

Forces.tv provide a rare glimpse into the Royal Military Police Close Protection Unit.

further info:

• Close Protection Unit Royal Military Police
  (Elite UK Forces)

02.01.2019 - Media: SAS Falklands Podcast

An excellent podcast featuring historian Dan Snow talking to Special Forces veterans Sir Cedric Delves and Danny West about the SAS in the Falklands.

listen to the podcast:

• The SAS in the Falklands Part 1 with Sir Cedric Delves & Danny West
  (aCast)
  
  
• The SAS in the Falklands Part 2
  (aCast)