DefenceTalkSaudi Arabian special forces are involved in the military operation against Shiite Huthi rebels in neighboring Yemen, a Saudi adviser said Saturday. A Saudi-led coalition began air strikes on March 26 against the Iran-backed rebels, but says it has no plans for now to deploy ground forces. However, Saudi army and naval special forces have […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-special-forces-involved-in-yemen-ops-63734/

DefenceTalkA Honduran force skilled in combating criminal organizations and countering human and narcotic trafficking recently trained with Special Forces Soldiers on the ranges of Eglin Air Force Base, located in Northwest Florida. Green Berets, from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), hosted members of the Honduran Tigres, whose name translates into “intelligence and special security […]https://www.defencetalk.com/special-forces-soldiers-train-honduran-force-63380/

DefenceTalkPresident Barack Obama said he would not flinch from sending US special forces to kill Islamic State leaders, as he called for Congress to authorize military operations that stop short of a full-scale invasion. Tantamount to a declaration of war, Obama on Wednesday asked lawmakers for formal authority to take the fight to the Islamic […]https://www.defencetalk.com/obama-says-special-forces-could-target-is-leaders-62935/

DefenceTalkNATO is incorporating special operations into all aspects of its operations and training, the commander of NATO Special Operations Headquarters said here yesterday. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb told the National Defense Industries Association’s Special Operations/Low-intensity Conflict Symposium that the organization is perfectly placed to capitalize on the multinational, multi-network response to threats. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/special-ops-assuming-greater-nato-responsibilities-62473/

DefenceTalkPreviously only available to Military, Law Enforcement and Professional Training Organizations, UTM RBT announces the release of the Civilian Target Ammunition (CTA) Target Shooting Kit. The new product is said to have all the accuracy, reliability and realism of live ammunition, but with the benefits of safety, virtually no live fire restrictions, no range needed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/utm-reality-based-training-technology-revolutionize-shooting-industry-62178/

DefenceTalkUS special forces in Iraq traininghttps://www.defencetalk.com/us-special-forces-training-62108/

DefenceTalkAt any given moment there are small teams of elite Soldiers deployed around the world who are conducting operations that many may never hear of. The Soldiers, often referred to as Green Berets, are members of Special Forces — an Army-specific special operations force — and are considered by many to be among the best […]https://www.defencetalk.com/guard-special-forces-powerful-punch-in-small-packages-62025/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a new framework contract with the USSOCOM for the company’s Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system (in the US named MAAWS; Multi-role, Anti-armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System). The contract is a follow on agreement to a previous 5 year contract for the 84mm recoilless rifle system. In connection with award of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-wins-us-special-forces-contract-for-carl-gustav-60451/

DefenceTalkOver the past several weeks as events in Crimea and eastern Ukraine have unfolded, the world has had a chance to see the new Russian defense strategy and force posture in action. Russian President Vladimir Putin has successfully finessed his country’s myriad of weaknesses – economic, political, demographic and military – in ways that permit […]https://www.defencetalk.com/special-forces-and-nuclear-weapons-the-new-russian-military-threat-59385/

DefenceTalkLogos Technologies has received a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant from DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to develop a military-use hybrid-electric motorcycle with near-silent capability. When fully matured, the technology will allow small, distributed military teams to move long distances quickly and stealthily across harsh enemy terrain. Developed in partnership with San […]https://www.defencetalk.com/darpa-awards-contract-to-develop-stealthy-military-motorcycle-for-special-forces-59311/