One of the United Kingdom’s top military chiefs has emphasized the pivotal role of the British Special Forces in driving the evolution of the wider military. According to the chief, these elite units act as a “vanguard for defence,” spearheading new and innovative ways of working and combat strategies.
In line with this vision, the British Army is undergoing what is termed “the largest and most ambitious programme of modernisation.” This was revealed by the Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Patrick Sanders, during a keynote speech at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London. The renewal process is being guided by a new Land Operating Concept and is closely aligned with lessons learned from Ukraine. It is aimed at making the British Army more lethal, agile, expeditionary, and resilient, all supported by a robust digital framework​.
Moreover, the establishment of a new Ranger Regiment, part of the Special Operations Brigade, already marked a significant expansion of the UK’s special forces capabilities. This unit was set to undertake high-threat missions overseas, a role traditionally reserved for the SAS and SBS. Comprising four infantry battalions, the Ranger Regiment operates in environments typically designated for Special Forces troops, significantly enhancing the UK’s global military footprint and response capability​.
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