UK Rangers train for NATO spec ops leadership role:
British Army Rangers have carried out a major training exercise on Northumberland moorland as the UK prepares ...
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UK Rangers Prepare to Lead NATO Special OpsIn January, UK Rangers trained with Royal Marines and RAF for a NATO command role starting July 2026.
Key FactsFeb 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The 4th Battalion of the Ranger Regiment conducted Exercise Hyperion Storm at Otterburn Training Camp.
- The training involved joint operations with Royal Marine Commandos and RAF units to enhance interoperability.
- Colonel Phil O’Callaghan noted that over 850 performance criteria were met during NATO’s rigorous evaluation.
- The UK will assume NATO Special Operations Forces command for one year beginning in July, supporting Allied Reaction Forces.
The evaluation process is exacting and demanding, every detail is scrutinised.— Colonel Phil O’Callaghan, Deputy Commander of the Special Operations Component Command, discussing the NATO evaluation process.
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