[2][3] Its name and role was adapted after the Defence in a Competitive Age reforms, to a unit that not only trains partner nations, but also fights alongside them in "complex high-threat environments".

[8][9][10][2][3] in July 2018, the 2nd Battalion, Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment was added to the Group.

[16] In July 2018, C Company from the 2 PWRR was dispatched to Nigeria, where 1 Scots also trained the Nigerian Army for their fight against Boko Haram.

[17] In August 2021 the group was re-designated as the Army Special Operations Brigade,[18] with the four battalions of the newly created Ranger Regiment and two reinforcement companies of the Royal Gurkha Rifles along with 255 Signal Squadron under command,[19] and 1 Squadron Honourable Artillery Company attached to provide long-range surveillance patrols.

[24][25][26] By 2024, the brigade had been transferred from the disbanded 6 (UK) Division to Field Army Troops.