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

Jun 24, 2013 · The Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (GIGN) is the primary French counter-terrorism unit and an elite unit for special operations. The unit was established in 1973 when Europe realized that ordinary law enforcement and Army units are not enough for new terrorism tactics.

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 Gendarmerie.

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.

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 Gendarmerie.

Jan 13, 2025 · Established in 1974, GIGN is an elite French tactical police unit used primarily for counterterrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials, critical site protection, and protection against organized crime.

Jan 14, 2024 · The GIGN has carried out over 1800 missions, freed over 600 hostages, arrested over 500 suspects, and has only ever lost two members in operations. This shows their effectiveness as a unit, although they have lost some members in training accidents.

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 standard for what it means to be a world-class SWAT team.

Dec 1, 2024 · 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 special operations forces.

May 20, 2024 · Paris: When the GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale) was established in 1974, the elite French counter-terrorism unit faced the critical decision of selecting a sidearm that met their exacting standards. In an era when semi-automatic pistols were becoming the norm, the GIGN made the unconventional choice of the Manurhin MR 73 revolver.