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Top 10 Special Forces of the World

SEAL Team Six is a special operations unit of the US Navy, known for its counter-terrorism operations, including the mission that led to the capture of Osama bin Laden.

US Navy SEALs

Spetsnaz refers to special purpose forces in Russia. They are known for their tough training and are involved in various special operations.

Russian Spetsnaz

The Marine Commando Force is the special forces of the Indian Navy, trained for maritime operations, counter-terrorism and unconventional warfare.

Indian MARCOS

Shayetet 13 is the naval commando unit of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), specializing in maritime and counter-terrorism operations.

Israeli Shayetet 13

The Special Air Service is a renowned special forces unit of the British Army, known for its expertise in hostage rescue and counter-terrorism.

UK SAS Rangers

The Joint Task Force 2 is Canada’s elite special forces unit, specializing in counter-terrorism, special reconnaissance and direct action missions.

Canadian JTF2

Formoza is a special operations unit of the Polish Navy, involved in maritime operations and unconventional warfare.

Polish Formoza

The Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army is known for its capabilities in special reconnaissance and unconventional warfare.

Australian SASR

The Kommando Spezialkräfte is the special forces unit of the German Army, specializing in counter-terrorism, direct action missions and special reconnaissance.

German KSK

The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group is a French special operations unit specializing in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.

French GIGN

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