Tag: Covert Operations

As Moscow reels from yet another high-level hit, the shadow war between Russian and Ukrainian intelligence services is spilling far beyond the battlefield and into a ruthless campaign of targeted killings that risks becoming a self-sustaining spiral of retaliation.

In a bold and controversial move, Marcinko transformed his operators into skilled pilots, acquiring civilian planes for rapid response to hijacking crises, embodying the essence of a self-sufficient, covert unit.

Street Craft is about blending in, not standing out; it’s the art of hiding in plain sight. Today, I’ll teach you how to run a proper Delta approved dead drop.

Dive into SOFREP’s most compelling articles on covert operations, unveiling tales of intrigue, espionage, and sacrifice that shaped history.

In special operations, there’s a hard line between clandestine and covert missions—one’s a ghost story you tell after the blood dries, the other’s a lie you take to your grave.

In the shadowy realm of Red Cell, where the line between protector and pretender blurs, the team’s audacious maneuvers within the heart of America’s most secure facilities reveal the unsettling truth about our nation’s preparedness against unseen threats.

Exhausted yet steadfast, I hoisted my pack and set forth into the Atlanta night, my path lit only by the faint glow of purpose and a distant streetlamp, whispering to the silent city, “By God and with honor, let’s roll.”

In the midst of a covert dance with danger, each step veiled in clandestine rhythm, I found humor to be my unexpected partner, twirling me around the absurdity of the moment, right there between the clandestine whispers and the glaring spotlight of suspicion that seemed to follow my every move.

Sayeret Matkal’s evolution from inception to a key player in Israel’s defense, exemplifies resilience and innovation, crucially demonstrating its adaptability and precision in the face of modern warfare challenges like the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

In a game of clandestine cat and mouse across the city, each ring of the phone booth hurled me further into the enigma, with nothing but my wits and a Chapstick tube of secrets to keep me in play.

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4, a pocket-sized marvel, heralds a new era in military reconnaissance with compact power and global potential.

Israel’s Sayeret Matkal is renowned for its stealth and strategy, executing high-profile missions and setting global special ops standards.