Keeping People Safe When It Matters Most: A Guide to FPG’s Services

Whether you’re a business operating abroad, a family with safety concerns, or a team that needs world-class training — here’s how Forces Protection Group can help.

Security is one of those things most people hope they’ll never need — and yet when they do need it, they need it to be absolutely right.

At Forces Protection Group, we understand that. Our clients come to us in all kinds of situations — some planned, some urgent, some completely unexpected. What they all have in common is that they’re trusting us with something that matters enormously: the safety of themselves, their people, or their organisation.

FPG is a British-led security company, registered in Ireland, with offices in the UK and Tripoli — and expanding into the UAE. Our teams are made up of ex-Special Forces, ex-Royal Marines, ex-Paratroopers, and experienced veterans from across the British Armed Forces. But beyond credentials, what defines us is a genuine commitment to doing the job properly — with care, professionalism, and complete discretion.

Here’s a plain-language overview of everything we do — and who each service is designed for.

1. Close Protection in Hostile Environments

For people who need to operate in dangerous parts of the world — safely.

Some places in the world carry a level of risk that goes far beyond what most people ever experience. Political instability, active conflict, targeted threats, or simply being in the wrong region at the wrong time — these are realities for many professionals, business travellers, and organisations operating internationally.

Our Hostile Close Protection service exists for exactly those situations. We provide professional, discreet security for individuals and teams working in high-risk environments — from oil-producing regions in the Middle East to post-conflict zones across the globe. Every task begins with a thorough risk assessment and a detailed plan, so that nothing is left to chance.

The people we send have been there before. They know how to read an environment, how to adapt when circumstances change, and how to keep a client safe without drawing attention. That combination of experience and discretion is what makes the difference.

This service is well suited to:

• Corporate executives and senior professionals travelling to or working in high-risk regions

• NGO workers and humanitarian teams in conflict-affected areas

• Journalists and media crews covering difficult or dangerous stories

• Energy, oil, and infrastructure companies operating in volatile regions

• Anyone facing a credible, elevated personal threat

2. Commercial Close Protection

Discreet, professional protection for high-profile individuals — without disrupting your life.

Most people who need close protection aren’t heading into a war zone. They might be a public figure managing unwanted attention, a CEO attending a high-profile event, a celebrity on tour, or a family that simply wants peace of mind during a period of heightened risk.

Our Commercial Close Protection service is designed for these situations. It’s professional, thorough, and — crucially — discreet. Our operatives are experienced in blending into commercial environments, reading situations calmly, and acting decisively when needed, all without creating unnecessary alarm or drawing attention.

Every engagement is carefully prepared in advance. We carry out venue reconnaissance, plan routes, coordinate with venue staff where appropriate, and make sure every element of the detail is thought through before the day begins. The goal is simple: our clients should be able to go about their lives with confidence, knowing that the people around them know what they’re doing.

Our commercial CP clients often include:

• Celebrities, athletes, and public figures at events, during travel, or on tour

• Film and TV production companies needing on-set or location security

• High-net-worth individuals and their families

• Business leaders during sensitive periods — negotiations, disputes, or public appearances

• Private individuals who need reliable, professional protection without fuss

3. Secure Extraction

When you or your team need to get out — and normal routes aren’t an option.

Situations can change very quickly. A country that was considered manageable last month can become dangerous overnight — through political upheaval, sudden conflict, civil unrest, or a direct threat to a specific person or team. When that happens, and when commercial travel is no longer safe or available, people need a different kind of help.

FPG’s Secure Extraction service provides 24/7 emergency response for Westerners and corporate teams stranded in high-risk zones. Our British Special Forces-led teams are experienced in ground-to-air evacuation and can move quickly when the situation demands it. We operate across the UAE, Lebanon, and the wider Middle East — and our response capability extends beyond that when required.

For businesses that regularly deploy staff to challenging environments, having FPG on retainer as an extraction partner is one of the most important steps you can take for your duty of care obligations. You hope you never need it. But if you do, you want to know it’s already in place.

“An extraction plan isn’t a sign that something will go wrong. It’s a sign that you’re serious about bringing your people home if it does.”

4. Crisis Response Operations

Calm, expert support in the most difficult moments imaginable.

A kidnapping. A hostage situation. An extortion threat against a member of staff or a family. These are scenarios no one wants to think about — but for organisations operating in certain parts of the world, they are genuine risks that deserve serious preparation.

When a crisis like this happens, the quality of the response in the first hours can determine everything. FPG’s Crisis Response Operations service provides structured, experienced support — bringing together crisis managers, trained negotiators, and specialist recovery personnel who have dealt with situations like this before.

We work methodically: assessing the situation, establishing clear command and communication, developing a negotiation strategy, and — where necessary — coordinating a physical recovery. Throughout, we keep the focus on one thing above all: bringing people home safely.

Everything we do in a crisis is handled with complete confidentiality. We understand the sensitivity of these situations — for the individual involved, for families, and for the organisations we support.

This service is appropriate for:

• Businesses with staff operating in kidnap-risk or high-threat environments

• Families dealing with an international abduction or disappearance

• Organisations facing targeted extortion or ransom situations

• Government bodies or institutions requiring independent crisis management expertise

5. Military Operations & Training

Training that raises the bar — delivered by people who have operated at the very top.

There’s a fundamental difference between being taught something and being taught it by someone who has done it for real. That’s the foundation of FPG’s Military Operations and Training service.

Our instructors are ex-Special Forces, ex-Royal Marines, and ex-Paratroopers — people with genuine operational backgrounds in complex, high-stakes environments. They bring that hard-won experience directly into every training programme they deliver.

We work with military units, police organisations, and government agencies to help them develop their capabilities — whether that’s building foundational skills or pushing already capable teams to a higher level. Everything is bespoke: we start by understanding where a unit is today and what they need to achieve, then design a programme around that.

Training areas include:

• Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and room clearance

• Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering

• Sniper support and long-range precision work

• Complex building and urban operations

• Scalable programmes from individual skill development to full unit capability enhancement

6. Drone Operations & UAS Training

Advanced drone capability for security, surveillance, and military applications.

Unmanned aerial systems have become one of the most important tools in modern security and military operations. Used well, they provide overwatch, early warning, and situational awareness that simply isn’t possible any other way. Used poorly, they create risk.

FPG’s Drone and UAS service is led by ex-British Military instructors with hands-on experience operating drones in real operational environments. We provide both training and surveillance solutions — whether you need your team to develop competent, confident drone skills or you need FPG to deploy directly in support of an operation.

What we cover:

• FPV and consumer drone operations

• Mission planning and airspace awareness

• Tactical flight profiles for security and military use

• Autonomous surveillance and persistent area monitoring

• Integrated overwatch solutions for close protection and perimeter security

All training and operations meet regulatory standards and are delivered with the same attention to safety and precision that runs through everything FPG does.

Working with FPG

We know that reaching out to a security company can feel like a big step. You might be uncertain about exactly what you need, or you might have a very specific situation in mind. Either way, we’re straightforward to talk to.

Every conversation with FPG starts with listening. We take the time to understand your situation — what you’re dealing with, what your concerns are, and what an ideal outcome looks like for you. From there, we’ll tell you honestly what we can do and how we’d approach it.

We are based in Ireland, with offices in the UK and Tripoli — and we’re currently expanding into the UAE. Our team is available around the clock for urgent situations, and we’re equally happy to work through longer-term planning with clients who are thinking ahead.

Whatever the situation, we’re here to help you navigate it. Get in touch — there’s no commitment in a conversation.

Get in Touch

All enquiries are handled promptly and in complete confidence.

General Enquiries: info@forcesprotectiongroup.com

Ireland: +353 892 487 688

UK: +44 7515 546 057

Tripoli: +218 912 570 224 | +218 91-7411531

UAE: Expanding soon — contact us for enquiries in the region

Careers: cv@forcesprotectiongroup.com

Website: www.forcesprotectiongroup.com