Andreas Berg

Which special forces has the absolute toughest training in the world?

Ranking the World’s Most Grueling Special Forces Training

It is without dispute that training programs for special operations forces are universally acknowledged as the most challenging military training available. Such programs are

5 years ago

by Andreas Berg

IMI Galil ARM chambered in 5.56 mm with bipod deployed (Photo: IMI)

IMI Galil: An Israel’s derivative of legendary AK-47

IMI Galil was a standard-issue rifle used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) for almost three decades. It was chambered in 5.56×45 mm NATO and available in a 7.62×51 mm NATO caliber.

5 years ago

Rifles

FN FNC assault rifle chambered in 5.56 mm (Photo: XY)

FN FNC: A less expensive alternative to the M16 rifle

The FN FNC is an assault rifle chambered in a 5.56×45mm NATO caliber and was developed by the Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal. The rifle was designated in the late 1970s and

5 years ago

Rifles

The Unbelievable Power of Force Protection Vehicles

The unbelievable power of force protection vehicles reveals every country’s aspiration to defend its troops or territory. Every country has been developing its means of technology in the twenty-first century. As much

5 years ago

Expert Analysis

Glock 19 vs Glock 17 Navy SEALs pistol of choice — Glock 19 vs Glock 17 (Photo: Pinterest/Guns)

Why do Navy SEALs choose Glock 19 over Glock 17?

Navy SEALs choose Glock 19 instead of Glock 17. Why Glock 19 over Glock 17? The answer is not easy. I own both pistols and can tell you that the accuracy difference between

6 years ago

Opinion

The only publicly available video of Delta Force CAG 1st SFOD-D — 1st SFOD-D (CAG, Delta Force) is part of Joint Special Operations Command, which targets high-value individuals and terrorist groups. (Photo: U.S. Army)

SEAL Team 6 vs Delta Force: 10 Key Differences

Well, let’s start with nomenclature. SEAL Team 6 vs Delta Force comparison is not a quite easy thing, despite they are the America’s most elite units. They might look the same but

8 years ago

Comparison

Tempered in Battle: Top 5 Longest-Serving Weapons in Russian and US Arsenals

The longest-serving weapons still in service

The list of the longest-serving weapons still in service around the world is compiled mainly from the weapons used by the United States and Russia. So far, the internet is filled with

8 years ago

Toplist

JW Komandosow Poland — JW Komandosow (Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosow) operators during the exercise (Photo: Polish Armed Forces)

JW Komandosow: People are more important than hardware

JW Komandosow represents a specialized division within the Polish Special Operations Forces, whose origins can be traced back to 1957. The unit, also known as Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosow or JWK Komandosow in

9 years ago

Tier 2

Peloton d’intervention interrégional de Gendarmerie – PI2G

Today, Peloton d’intervention interrégional de Gendarmerie is under AGIGN (Antenna of the GIGN) group for special operations of French National Gendarmerie. In 2016, they went through a reorganisation. Besides the name change,

10 years ago

SWAT

Grupos Operativos Especiales de Seguridad – GOES

The Spanish National Police counter-terrorism task force named as Grupos Operativos Especiales de Seguridad (GOES) was formed in 1989. The GOES stands for Special Security Task Forces which was founded by Spanish

10 years ago

SWAT

Special Reaction Group (SRG) of the Civilian Police of the State of São Paulo (Photo: Joao Paulo Moralez)

Police tactical units trained to deal with dangerous situations

SWAT, ERT, REACT, Special Services – all police teams operating as specialized or highly trained units fall into the category we refer to as MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain). Though many

11 years ago

Expert Analysis

Most Elite Special Operation Units in the US Military, a TOP TEN

Special Operations Forces: Groups of elite operators or cold blood killers?

In today’s world, there is absolutely no country that does not have special operations forces that are sent to the extremely dangerous and difficult situation! The special units are “graced” with a

11 years ago

Opinion