Special forces in Ukraine

Ukraine’s special forces have played a vital role in resisting the Russian invasion and their integration of drones into operations offers important lessons for their peers in Western nations.

Special forces

Observers and practitioners of intelligence and special operations would do well to study the activities of Israel’s clandestine services and elite military units since 7 October 2023. They demonstrate the potency of creative clandestine operations, strategic patience and operational aggression.

Restoring military culture

The Australian Army is rebuilding the cultural and ethical base of its special forces in the light of allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan.