
OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERRussian GRU (Military Intelligence)
YEAR INTRODUCED1950
UNITS IN SERVICEβ
UNITS PRODUCEDβ
UNIT COST$28K
DESCRIPTION
Russia's military intelligence special forces specializing in deep reconnaissance and sabotage behind enemy lines.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Personnel
~15,000+
Brigades
Multiple Spetsnaz brigades
Selection
Extreme physical/psychological testing
Specialization
Deep reconnaissance, sabotage, assassination, unconventional warfare
Notable_ops
Afghanistan, Chechnya, Crimea, Syria
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT