Delta Force

British

noun

(in the US) an élite army unit involved in counterterrorist operations abroad

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The invitation reflects a head-snapping shift in relations between Washington and Caracas since US Delta Force operatives swooped into Caracas, seized president Nicolas Maduro and spirited him to a US jail to face narcotrafficking charges.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

They included members of the elite Delta Force, the US military's top special mission unit, sources told the BBC's US partner CBS.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The unit flies missions for commandos such as the Green Berets, The Navy SEALs and Delta Force and is famous for its involvement in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

“Ever hear of Delta Force? It’s not just a TV show,” Biden said, referring to an elite Army Special Forces unit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2024

More glaringly, the Army Rangers described on the raid actually played a supporting role to commandos from Delta Force, which Barber never mentions.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023

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