French 2nd Armored Brigade formalizes creation of its Armored Commando Group (opex360.com)

• Official creation of the 2nd Armored Brigade's Armored Commando Group on June 29, 2026.
• Unit designed for reconnaissance, security, and extraction behind enemy lines.
• Operators completed a four-month training program including HUET and commando phases.

"The French Army's 2nd Armored Brigade (Brigade Leclerc) officially created its Armored Commando Group (GCB) on June 29, 2026, during a ceremony at the Citadel of Bitche. The unit is designed for reconnaissance, intelligence, security, and extraction missions, including operations beyond enemy lines, combining commando skills with armored mobility. The GCB follows similar groups established in other brigades since 2021. Operators completed a four-month training program."