military attachés

Armed forces diplomats

Military attachés are military officers assigned to a country's embassy or diplomatic mission abroad.

They serve as official liaisons between armed forces, gather intelligence, advise ambassadors on defense matters, and represent their nation's military interests.

The role blends diplomacy with military expertise: The military attaché briefed the ambassador on the neighboring country's troop movements.

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