Covert operations refer to activities conducted by a government or organisation designed to conceal the sponsor’s identity and maintain plausible deniability. These operations are typically secretive and intended to influence political, military, economic, or other events without revealing the involvement of the entity behind them.

Secrecy and Concealment:

• Operations are planned and executed to conceal the sponsor's identity.

• Use of covert methods to avoid detection by adversaries, the public, and sometimes even allied entities.

1. Plausible Deniability:

   • The sponsoring entity can deny involvement if the operation is exposed.

   • Operations are often conducted through intermediaries or under false flags to obscure the source.

2. Strategic Objectives:

   • Aimed at achieving specific goals, such as political influence, military advantage, economic disruption, or intelligence gathering.

   • Often used to advance national interests or corporate objectives without overt actions.

3. Specialised Techniques and Equipment:

   • Employing advanced technology, secure communication methods, and covert logistics.

   • Utilization of specialised training and tactics by operatives to carry out missions discreetly.