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An independent Scotland could have special forces able to contribute fully to the maintenance of security. We aim to work closely with allies to maintain relevant capabilities. Scotland has a long tradition of contribution to the UK’s special forces on which to build and we can also see from the very capable forces developed by other small countries that it is entirely possible for countries of Scotland’s size to maintain the special forces that it requires. Norway is particularly notable for the high reputation of its special forces. It is our intention to have in place, as a priority and from the point of independence, a core special forces unit which will be built upon over time.

Source: Scotland's Future, Scottish Government, November 2013.