British Special Forces in the 2030s: UKSF, ‘Special Operations’ and ‘NATO First’
Abstract
The UK’s Special Forces are arguably its one remaining world-class military asset. The paper examines their current shape, employment, and whereabouts they sit in current UK defence strategy, especially in relation to the ‘Special Operations Forces’ formed recently by the British Army and Royal Marines.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Military History and Strategy
Military Strategy and Technology
Military Technology and Strategies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Military Strategy Magazine
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1–1
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026