Deadliest Forces of The World

5. Kopassus

Formed in 1952, the Indonesian Armyâs feared special forces group quickly established a bad name for themselves by spearheading government military campaigns.

Famous ops: In 1981, an Islamic extremist group hijacked Garuda Flight 206. After the aircraft landed, Kopassus commando executed a fast-paced operation, killing hijackers and freeing 50 passengers.

4. Sayeret Matkal

Famous ops: Best known for Operation Entebbe, a rescue mission to free hostages held on Air Germany flight 139 at Ugandaâs Entebbe Airport in 1976. Israeli soldier, 45 Ugandan soldiers, six hijackers & hostages were killed in the operation, which at least managed to free 100 hostages.

The elite special forces of the Israeli defence force are specialists in tiny arms, martial arts & gathering intelligence from deep behind enemy lines. These days theyâre kept busy with counter-terrorism gigs & hostage rescue.

3. The Kaibiles

Guatemalaâs brave counter revolutionary commando forces are specialists in jungle warfare & counter insurgency ops. Established in 1975, their motto is,If I advance, follow me. If I cease, urge me on. If I retreat, kill me.

Famous ops: Eight Kaibiles were killed & wounded in an ambush in Congo as part of a UN peacekeeping force. The dead soldiers were part of a botched operation to capture the deputy commander of Ugandaâs Lordâs Resistance Army.

2. Alpha Group

Famous ops: The 2004 Beslan school hostage rescue crisis, where 1200 hostages were held by Chechen separatists ended with 31 dead terrorists. A lovely result except they also terminated over 350 civilians.

Russiaâs trigger-happy counter-terrorist squad of 700 hardcore dudes, formed in 1974 & survived despite the collapse of the Soviet Union.

1. USA Navy SEALs

Famous Ops: A team authorised by Barack Obama killed Osama bin Loaded in his compound in Pakistan. Navy SEALs also killed Somalian pirates when they held a captain hostage.

The United States Navy SEa, Air and Land (SEAL) teams are renowned for their ability to work underwater and deal with special reconnaissance, counter terrorism, hostage rescue and unconventional warfare.