Special Forces
Australia's Deadliest Soldier Discusses Training to Kill
In this episode of Violent Times, we interview Sgt. Paul Cale about state-sanctioned violence.
The Ex-Commando Who Reenacts His War on a Paintball Field
“If it’s no use worrying, what’s the point of crying?”
Canada is using private intelligence contractors for its special forces
Recently engaged in a covert mission in Iraq, Canada’s special forces are contracting private spy advice.
Trudeau government spends millions on the mercenary firm formerly known as 'Blackwater'
Canada has spent nearly $4 million on training services from the U.S. mercenary firm formerly known as Blackwater.
How Special Forces Bury the True Cost of America's Wars
When specialized (and glorified) units do the dirty work—and sustain the casualties—the normal political constraints on military power are lost.
Canada announces more than $60 billion in new defence spending
Special forces, armed drones, and cyberwar are all a part of Ottawa's new defence plan
The Military Wants to Create the Ultimate Good Boy
US Special Forces wants to give doggos performance enhancers for the battlefield.
A Mercenary Explains How to Survive in the Jungle
The ex-military operative—now working as a mercenary—trains Asian military regiments in the Filipino jungle. We caught up to talk survival tips and evasion tactics.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Cory Booker to testify against fellow senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Yahoo likely to change its name to Altaba, fear spreads of a crackdown on dissent in Pakistan, and more.
New Video Appears to Show Canadian Special Forces in Battle Against ISIS Near Mosul
It definitely looks like our commandos are directly in combat with the Islamic State, not just "advising."
Why Video Games Love Special Forces Heroes
These action heroes represent what both a confused public and video games makers themselves crave so desperately: absolute certainty, whatever war's complexities.