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  1. GIGN - Wikipedia

    The GIGN (French: Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale pronunciation ⓘ; transl. "National Gendarmerie Intervention Group") is the elite tactical unit of the French National Gendarmerie.

  2. GIGN: The Hostage Rescue Primacy of the Gendarmerie Intervention …

    At first, the GIGN was a fairly unknown unit, but after the hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 in 1994, they reached critical acclaim. Four Jihadist terrorists hijacked the flight from Algeria and started …

  3. The GIGN of French Gendarmerie is considered as the World's best …

    Jun 8, 2023 · The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, known by its French acronym, GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale), is the elite tactical unit of France's National …

  4. GIGN: The Elite French Force Charged with Counter-Terrorism and …

    Sep 6, 2022 · GIGN, first known as the Équipe commando régionale d’intervention, was the French response to the attack – a specialized force trained to deal with future terrorist and hostage situations.

  5. Accueil - GIGN - Gendarmerie nationale

    Le colonel Benoît Villeminoz prend officiellement le commandement du GIGN Ce vendredi 12 décembre 2025, le colonel Benoît Villeminoz, nommé le 1ᵉʳ novembre dernier à la tête du...

  6. GIGN: France’s Elite Counter-Terror Force Explored

    A: GIGN stands for “Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale,” a specialized unit of the French Gendarmerie focused on counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and high-risk interventions.

  7. Unveiling the GIGN: The Elite Counter-Terrorism Unit of France

    Discover the GIGN, France's elite counter-terrorism unit, renowned for its precision, bravery, and adaptability. Learn about its history, training, and legendary missions that set the global standard for …

  8. National Gendarmerie Intervention Group - Military Wiki

    The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, commonly abbreviated GIGN (French), is a special operations unit of the French Armed Forces. It is part of the National Gendarmerie and is trained to …

  9. GIGN - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The GIGN (French: Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale pronunciation (help·info); transl. "National Gendarmerie Intervention Group") is the police tactical unit of the French National …

  10. All About GIGN of French Gendarmerie, World's Best SWAT Team

    Oct 25, 2024 · Established in the aftermath of the tragic Munich Massacre during the 1972 Summer Olympics, the GIGN has evolved into a highly specialized and globally renowned unit, setting the …