Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is made to face the press as he is escorted to a helicopter in handcuffs by Mexican soldiers and marines at a federal hangar in Mexico City, Friday. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced that Guzman had been recaptured six months after escaping from a maximum security prison. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
The capture of El Chapo Guzman was a good and orchestrated long-term operation handled by Mexican authorities. It has become a headline four years ago. But, did the Mexicans did it by
Kalashnikov Concern, the largest arms manufacturer in Russia and industrial avatar of AK-47 inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov’s genius, is branching out beyond its iconic assault rifle. The company’s been prototyping everything from autonomous
Being one of the smallest elite unit of the Philippine Navy, the Naval Special Operation Group is trained in special operations, sabotage, physiological and unconventional warfare which is heavily influenced by the
Engagement and accountability are critical elements for growth, productivity, and profitability in any organization. But in this fast-paced twenty-first century age of disruption, improving engagement and accountability seems more challenging than ever
One of the Yagu advantages is the use General Robotics Pitbull – an ultralight remotely operated weapon station,integrating hostile fire and anti-drone, ‘point and shoot’, and remote control functions (Photo: Plasan)
Plasan company manufactured Yagu – an ultralight armored vehicle for special operations. Yagu is an all-new, lightweight, protected vehicle. It was first unveiled at the Expo Seguridad event in Mexico City in
Listing the prices of the parts on these firearms, both YouTubers The Late Boy Scout and DocTacDad want to see whether the 3,000$ is better than the 1,000$ AR-15. They start with
Operation Orchard was an Israeli secret operation to destroy a suspected nuclear reactor in Syria. The operation unveiled during 2006 and 2007. The mission was successfully accomplished on September 6, 2007, when
One of the very first things popped into my head after it was revealed that Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU, Development Group) was, in fact, the group that carried out the mission codenamed
In the Special Operations Forces community, SEAL Team 6 is renowned as one of the most capable fighting forces. However, it is important to note that SEAL Team 6 (also known as
Not many people know that the first US combat casualty in the War on Terror was a CIA agent. Johnny Mike Spann, 32, was the first US citizen who lost life at
When rifles like the AK-47 ruled the battlefield, submachine guns carved their niche in counterterrorism—proving size isn’t everything in tactical warfare.
The M16 and AK-47 are the most recognizable assault rifles in the world. For more than 50 years, there have been questions about which one is better? M16 vs. AK-47? Those assault
The two special forces fought in Falklands War at opposite sides. At one side was Argentina and the other was Great Britain. Units involved were: 601 & 602 Commando Company (Argentina) Special