Reconnaissance
Military observation of enemy activities
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| September 2024 | Sayeret Matkal raids an underground Iranian-built precision missile factory near Masyaf, Syria. Commandos helicopter in, engage in a firefight killing about 18 people, destroy the facility, and extract equipment and documents. |
| June 28 2024 | Colonel Kitefre (Kit) Oboho becomes Commander of 3–75th Ranger Battalion and is the incumbent commander |
| 2023 |
Fahd
An ambulance variant of the Fahd 300, designated as Fahd 300-MD, was unveiled at EDEX 2023, expanding the vehicle's range of configurations.
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| 2023 | During the Israel-Hamas war, the unit reportedly loses at least 11 soldiers and prepares to liberate hostages captured by Hamas. |
| September 2023 | The IDF announces a pilot program to allow women to join Sayeret Matkal for the first time, set to start in November 2024. |
| July 5 2022 | House Armed Services Committee directed the Secretary of the Army to assess the feasibility of establishing a Ranger Battalion in the National Guard. |
| August 19 2021 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) personnel, including the Female Engagement Team, were deployed to assist in evacuating New Zealanders and foreign nationals from Afghanistan during Operation Kõkako. The team guided evacuees safely through crowds outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, helping them reach perimeter entry points. This operation involved approximately 80 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130 aircraft.
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| July 23 2021 | Colonel Jim (JD) Kiersey becomes Commander of 3–75th Ranger Battalion |
| January 2021 | The Tan Beret authorization was formalized in DA Pam 670-1, officially documenting the expanded wear guidelines. |
| December 17 2020 | The 75th Ranger Regiment marked 7,000 consecutive days of combat operations, highlighting its sustained operational deployment and significance in U.S. military special operations. |
| 2019 | Richard D. Clarke becomes commander of USSOCOM |
| 2019 |
ST-100
The ST-100 was showcased at the IDEX 2019 exhibition in the United Arab Emirates, further demonstrating its capabilities and potential international market.
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| October 26 2019 | Rangers, alongside Delta Force and the 160th SOAR, conducted a successful military operation that resulted in the killing of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. |
| August 2019 |
ST-100
The United Arab Emirates was preparing to finalize a contract to import ST-100 armoured vehicles, with a practical test conducted in the Abu Dhabi desert to evaluate the vehicle.
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| July 12 2019 | Colonel Robert (Todd) S. Brown becomes Commander of 1–75th Ranger Battalion and later Deputy Commanding General-Maneuver of 2nd Infantry Division |
| February 2019 |
Komatsu LAV
Komatsu formally announced the cessation of new LAV model development, citing high development costs and low profit returns.
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| 2018 |
ST-100
The company moved to Egypt, rebranded from SASKA to IMUT, and entered into a partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production.
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| 2018 |
ST-100
The ST-100 armoured vehicle entered service with the Egyptian military after passing protection tests and undergoing specific modifications requested by the Egyptian Army.
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| 2018 |
Fahd
The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) presented the modernized Fahd 300 armored personnel carrier at EDEX 2018, featuring a new Tatra chassis, improved mobility, Cummins turbodiesel engine, enhanced protection, and increased troop accommodation capabilities.
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| 2018 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Two modified civilian vehicle types entered service, supplied by Jankel Armouring. These vehicles, designated as Low Profile Utility and Low Profile Protected, were intended for terrorism support and influence operations.
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| 2018 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
An undisclosed number of Supacat HMT Extenda vehicles entered service, replacing the Pinzgauer vehicles for special reconnaissance, designated as Mobility Heavy.
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| December 2018 |
ST-100
The ST-100 made its first public appearance at the EDEX military exhibition in Cairo, marking its debut to the international defense community.
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| April 11 2018 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Labour-led coalition government announced an inquiry into Operation Burnham and allegations from 'Hit & Run'.
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| January 2018 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Five successful FET candidates began a comprehensive four-month training program, focusing on gender issues, cultural knowledge, and specialized operational skills including movement, shooting, communication, and medical capabilities.
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| January 1 2018 | Amalgamated with Shetland Independent Cadet Battery (RA) to form Orkney and Shetland Battery of 1 Highlanders Battalion Army Cadet Force. |
| 2017 |
Komatsu LAV
Production of the Komatsu LAV was first halted due to low profitability.
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| 2017 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The New Zealand Special Air Service acquired five surplus Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles from the Australian Defence Force, designated as Protected Heavy vehicles for direct action missions.
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| 2017 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Steve Askin, a former NZSAS soldier, is killed in a helicopter crash while fighting the Port Hills fires in New Zealand.
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| 2017 | Infiltrated Syria to place a listening device in an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant external operations meeting room. The intelligence recovered led to the 2017 electronics ban. |
| November 2017 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The first Female Engagement Team selection course was conducted over three days, involving rigorous physical and mental assessments to identify potential team members.
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| November 2017 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) established a six-woman Female Engagement Team (FET), marking a significant advancement in operational capabilities by creating a team able to engage with local women and adolescents in culturally sensitive contexts.
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| October 2017 | The Army G-1 released a memorandum expanding authorization for wear of the Tan Beret to specific military headquarters and special operations units for Ranger-qualified soldiers who previously served in the 75th Ranger Regiment. |
| June 29 2017 | Colonel Brandon R. Tegtmeier becomes Commander of 1–75th Ranger Battalion and later Deputy Commanding General-Operations of 82nd Airborne Division |
| March 2017 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Investigative journalists Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson published 'Hit & Run', alleging war crimes by NZSAS personnel during Operation Burnham.
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| 2016 | The 151st LRSD (Long Range Surveillance Detachment), the final National Guard LRSU with Ranger lineage, was redesignated into a light infantry company, marking the end of National Guard Ranger/LRRP Companies. |
| 2016 | Robert S. Mueller III is inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame |
| 2016 |
ST-100
IMUT (previously SASKA) began developing the ST-100 armored vehicle.
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| April 8 2016 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The Battle Training Facility (BTF) was officially opened in the Ardmore Military Training Area to replace counter-terrorist training facilities over 30 years old.
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| 2015 | The unit receives an honorable mention for its activities during Operation Protective Edge. |
| October 22 2015 | Joshua Lloyd Wheeler, a Delta Force operator, was killed in Iraq during Operation Inherent Resolve, becoming the first American service member killed in action by enemy fire in Iraq since November 2011. |
| July 1 2015 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment is transferred to the command of the new Special Operations Component Command(New Zealand).
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| June 25 2015 | Colonel Marcus S. Evans becomes Commander of 3–75th Ranger Battalion and later Commander of 25th Infantry Division |
| 2013 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The New Zealand Special Air Service was accorded official regimental status, solidifying its position as a premier combat unit within the New Zealand Defence Force.
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| July 25 2013 | Colonel Christopher S. Vanek becomes Deputy Commanding Officer of 75th Ranger Regiment |
| February 2013 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
The unit was re-designated as a Regiment before February 2013.
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| February 2013 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
As of February 2013, the regiment was structured with multiple squadrons including A Squadron, B Squadron, D Squadron (Commando), E Squadron (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), and Support Squadron.
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| 2012 | Thomas Payne and MSG Kevin Foutz win the Best Ranger Competition |
| 2012 | Lineage maintained by Orkney Independent Cadet Battery (RA) Lovat Scouts. |
| 2012 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Conclusion of the New Zealand Special Air Service's operational deployment in Afghanistan, marking the end of their extended combat and counterinsurgency mission in the region.
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| July 2012 |
New Zealand Special Air Service
Lance Corporal Leon Kristopher Smith was posthumously awarded the Charles Upham Bravery Award for performing what the Upham trust considered the most outstanding act of heroism in the preceding two years.
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