Monthly Archives: May 2012

Global Security Agency Inc. and International Defense Technologies, LLC Finalize Agreement for Multi-Million Dollar Defense Support Contracts

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press release May 14, 2012, 8:40 a.m. EDT Global Security Agency Inc. and International Defense Technologies, LLC Finalize Agreement for Multi-Million Dollar Defense Support Contracts CONROE, Texas, May 14, 2012 (GlobeNewswire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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For CACI, a balance of caution and optimism

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For CACI, a balance of caution and optimism Evy Mages/For Capital Business – John Mengucci, the new chief operating officer of CACI, in the company’s Arlington offices. By Marjorie Censer, Published:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission

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U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission By Craig Whitlock, Published: May 13 KAKOLA, Uganda — The heart of the Obama administration’s strategy for fighting al-Qaeda militants in Somalia can be found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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State Dept May Dump Multi-Billion Dollar Iraqi Police Program; Noooooooo! Not So Says Embassy Baghdad

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May 14, 2012 8:17 am · 8:17 am State Dept May Dump Multi-Billion Dollar Iraqi Police Program; Noooooooo! Not So Says Embassy Baghdad So on Sunday, NYT’s Tim Arango reported from Baghdad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES

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From the South African Defence Review 2012: MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES 47. A clear distinction must be made between mercenaries, being individuals availing their military skills, and private security companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors

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U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors By Nick Schwellenbach | May 14, 2012 | Congressional hearings and recently-introduced legislation have put the spotlight on the issue of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police

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Peter Van Buren Fmr. State Department Iraq PRT leader; Author, ‘We Meant Well’ Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police Posted: 05/14/2012 3:56… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2012, 7:15 a.m. EDT DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for First Quarter 2012

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press release May 14, 2012, 7:15 a.m. EDT DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for First Quarter 2012 Revenue of $1,047.1 million, up 18.4% from first quarter 2011 FALLS CHURCH, Va.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. May Scrap Costly Efforts To Train Iraqi Police

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New York Times May 13, 2012 Pg. 1 U.S. May Scrap Costly Efforts To Train Iraqi Police By Tim Arango BAGHDAD — In the face of spiraling costs and Iraqi officials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sacramento airport applies to use private contractors for security screeners

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Sacramento airport applies to use private contractors for security screeners By Tony Bizjak tbizjak@sacbee.com Published: Saturday, May. 12, 2012 – 12:00 am | Page 1A Sacramento International Airport wants to dump… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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