UK ELITE & SPECIAL FORCES NEWS

09.03.2010 - Paras Not Jump ready

Sky News reports that nearly a third of British airborne forces lack sufficient parachute training due to a shortage of suitable aircraft...

more info : sky news

UK Special Forces Merchandise

Special Air Service, SBS, SRR, Royal Marines, Paras etc - t-shirts, hats, mugs and other merchandise now available...
www.cafepress.co.uk

08.03.2010 - Shrine For SAS Dogs

The Sun reports on an SAS memorial to two German Shepards who were killed during operations in Iraq

more info : the sun

07.03.2010 - UK Special Forces Suffer Worse Losses In Years

The Times reports that “British special forces have suffered the worst blow to their fighting strength since the second world war, with 80 members killed or crippled in Afghanistan”...

more info : the times

01.03.2010 - Inquest Into SAS Reservists Deaths

An inquest into the deaths of 3 SAS reservists and a servicewoman in Afghanistan, June 2008 has opened...

more info : the times

21.02.2010 - Fake SAS Man Has Charges Dropped

An SAS fantasist who wore fake medals and an SAS beret during a remembrance march has had the charge of "unlawfully using decoration" dismissed by magistrates...

more info : the sun

21.02.2010 - UK Special Forces Hunt Taliban Gunman

A collection of news reports on the ongoing hunt by British Special Forces for a Taliban gunman who killed 5 British servicemen in November 2009...

more info : UKSF Hunt Taliban Gunman

17.02.2010 - Royal Marines Trial New Hovercraft

539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines have unveiled their new LCAC (light) hovercraft...

more info : the telegraph | daily mail

related info : current LCAC (light) hovercraft

16.02.2010 - Daily Mail Serializes 'Task Force Black'

A new book that details the SAS war against Al Qaeda in Iraq is currently being serialized in the Daily Mail....

read part one
read part two
read part three

links will be updated when new excerpts are available

related info : sas task force black

11.02.2010 - UK Special Forces Prepare The Way For Op Moshtarak

Reports are coming in about British Special Forces operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. that helped prepare the way for Operation Moshtarak...
more info : the sun | the times | the express

10.02.2010 - UK Special Forces To Join Helmand Operation

UKSF are reported to be joining a pre-announced, large-scale operation in Helmand Province.
more info : british special forces to join helmand operation

07.02.2010 - Special Forces Chief Tries To Ban New SAS Book

Director Special Forces (DSF) has reportedly been trying to ban publication of a new book, due to be published on Feb 18th, which details SAS operations in Iraq.
more info : the times | task force black (eliteukforces.info report on TF Black)

25.01.2010 - 40 Commando Prepare For Afghanistan

A report, with video, of Taunton-based 40 Commando, Royal Marines, preparing for their upcoming deployment to Helmand as part of 4th Mechanized Brigade...
more info : somerset county gazette | bbc news (video)

24.01.2010 - UK To Get More Special Forces?

A report on the Director of Special Forces' request for up to 1000 new special forces personnel...
more info : uk special forces to expland?

23.01.2010 - Video : Royal Marines Training In Norway

BBC video footage of Royal Marines from 42 Commando training in Arctic operations...
more info : the bbc

22.01.2010 - SBS Rescue Operation Bungled?

The UK Press is now reporting on a previously hinted at missed opportunity for the Special Boat Service to rescue a British couple held by pirates in the Gulf of Aden...
more info : the bbc | the scotsman

related eliteukforces.info report : Royal Marines Denied Rescue Bid

12.01.2010 - New Sharpshooter Rifle For UK Forces

A look at the new L129A1 rifle to be fielded in Afghanistan...
more info : L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle

04.01.2010 - Chinook crash 'may have been caused by software faults'

New evidence regarding the 1994 crash of a Special Forces Chinook on the Mull of Kintyre has emerged, the BBC reports...
more info : bbc news

related info : 7 Squadron (RAF Special Forces)

04.01.2010 - SAS Raids Taliban Drugs Factory

The Sun newspaper reports that the SAS have nabbed £80 million worth of drugs in a daring raid on a Taliban stronghold...
more info : the sun

03.01.2010 - SAS To Deploy To Yemen

The Mirror has reported that a team from 22 SAS has been flown to Yemen to hunt down members of Al Qaeda...
more info : the mirror