secret war
Hidden military operations
A secret war is a military or paramilitary conflict conducted covertly, often without public acknowledgment by the governments involved.
The CIA's operations in Laos during the Vietnam era became known as the secret war.
The term implies deniability—officially, the conflict isn't happening, even as soldiers fight and die.
- covertIntentionally concealed
- covert opsSecret military missions
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- deep coverProlonged covert infiltration
- espionageCovert intelligence gathering
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