vanguard forces
definitions
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The leading troops or military units in an advancing army, positioned at the front to engage the enemy first.fr: Forces d'avant-garde
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A leading group of people or organizations that initiate new trends, ideas, or movements.fr: Forces d'avant-garde
examples
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The vanguard forces broke through the enemy lines at dawn.
Les forces d'avant-garde ont percé les lignes ennemies à l'aube.
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Technological innovators often act as the vanguard forces of modern industry.
Les innovateurs technologiques agissent souvent comme les forces d'avant-garde de l'industrie moderne.