The GIGN, or National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, is one of the world’s most specialized and secretive tactical response units. Tasked with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, high-risk arrests, and ...

When the newly-formed GIGN looked for a handgun, the MR73 was a natural fit. Photo credit ECP Armee. While a revolver may seem a strange choice at a time when excellent modern semi-automatic ...

The GIGN plays the most important role in the storyline of Ad Vitam. The GIGN is one of France's tactical special units within the National Gendarmerie. It is competent in conducting counter ...

They were freed in a raid that was caught on live TV and introduced France's elite GIGN to the world. The more than 230 passengers and crew aboard Air France Flight 8969 on December 24 ...

Two main units were involved: The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) and the Research Assistance Intervention Dissuasion (RAID). A counter-terrorism unit of the French military ...

The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon. It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. The company told Shephard at the ...