Courage under fire: SAS dog posthumously receives Victoria Cross equivalent

Canberra, Australia — Kuga, a Special Operations Military Working Dog (SOMWD), posthumously received the PDSA Dickin Medal, which is the Victoria Cross equivalent for service animals. A Belgian Malinois, Kuga served with the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), and completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan. He received the prestigious award for his actions during […]

A rare glimpse inside the NZSAS

Papakura, New Zealand—The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has released a rare glimpse of the secretive New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS). The video reveals the unit’s high-tech training facility and offers a taste of the operators’ daily routines and training regimens. Additionally, the NZDF sanctioned an interview with the New Zealand Herald, which produced […]

Australian SOF: war crimes accusations or cheap shots?

Australia’s Special Forces Deserve Respect – Not Cheap Shots Deane-Peter Baker Following claims by the ABC that their so-called ‘Afghan Files’ (hundreds of pages of leaked ADF documents) reveal ‘poor behaviour’, ‘deep divisions’, and even alleged war crimes among Australia’s special forces soldiers, it seems that pundits are lining up to put the boot in. Blogger […]

Special Operations Forces From Australia In Conflict With Each Other

Special Operations forces in Australia have been at the forefront of the wars in the Middle East in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now there are reports surfacing that the Special Operations Forces of Australia are bitterly feuding. The disputes between the SASR (Special Air Service Regiment) and the 2nd Commando Regiment are engaging in their […]

Aussie SAS to train with European counter-parts

NATO chiefs have praised the expertise the Special Air Service Regiment and Commandos demonstrated in Afghanistan, saying other armies could learn from their approach. The comments came as Iraqi officials expressed confidence Islamic State would be crushed and driven out of the war-torn country by the end of the year. Preparations for the liberation of […]

The Australian SASR’s Answer to Trespassing Anti-War Protestors

Anti-war protestors have been delivered some rough justice by a group of Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) operators after breaking into the highly sensitive Swan Island military base. The protesters are from a group known as the Swan Island Peace Convergence, and broke into the defense establishment for the third time to “nonviolently disrupt preparations […]

Australia’s Boots on the Ground

Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott has met with the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin to discuss the impending involvement of Australia’s Special Operations Forces in the war against the Islamic State. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has already completed its first operational sorties over Iraq. So far, these […]