Monthly Archives: August 2012

Trapwire is watching you in Ottawa

http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/trapwire-is-watching-you-in-ottawa/ Trapwire is watching you in Ottawa by Jesse Brown on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:46pm – Have you heard of Trapwire? It’s a formerly obscure counter-terrorist surveillance network, created by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates

Aug 19, 2012 – 16:53 Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates The fight against pirates has been stepped up (Keystone) Swiss shipping operators have confirmed that they have been employing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Shell spending millions of dollars on security in Nigeria, leaked data shows

Shell spending millions of dollars on security in Nigeria, leaked data shows Internal documents reveal oil company spent $383m over three years protecting staff and installations in Niger delta region Afua… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cubic continues campaign to distance itself from TrapWire ‘big brother’ surveillance company

Cubic continues campaign to distance itself from TrapWire ‘big brother’ surveillance company 10:36 PM 08/20/2012 ADVERTISEMENT Federal government defense contractor Cubic Corporation is continuing its efforts to distance itself from TrapWire,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Takes Another Shot At Networking the Border

U.S. Takes Another Shot At Networking the Border Aug. 19, 2012 – 12:35PM By PAUL MCLEARY After several well-publicized fits and starts — and almost $1 billion sunk into a canceled… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Private Military and Security Conference: Security in an Uncertain World

The Private Military and Security Conference: Security in an Uncertain World 08:30, 27 – 28 Sep 2012 RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET PLACES AVAILABLE: Open to all About the event: Since… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Army Human Terrain Team Report: Afghan National Army and Coalition Forces Partnership in Khost and Paktiya

U.S. Army Human Terrain Team Report: Afghan National Army and Coalition Forces Partnership in Khost and Paktiya ANA and CF Partnership in Khost and Paktiya 53 pages February 23, 2012 (U)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR Must Face Guardsmen’s Toxic-Chromium Suit, Judge Says

KBR Must Face Guardsmen’s Toxic-Chromium Suit, Judge Says By Laurel Brubaker Calkins – 2012-08-17T22:03:08Z KBR Inc. (KBR) must face a trial on claims that it knowingly exposed U.S. troops to toxic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan angels

Flight International August 14, 2012 Afghan angels Civilian helicopters are relied upon to support the war effort in Afghanistan by transporting supplies and troops – but must endure tough operating conditions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Abuzuike O. Ukabam: Humble Officer Bilked Army Through Overpayments In Iraq, Feds Say

Abuzuike O. Ukabam: Humble Officer Bilked Army Through Overpayments In Iraq, Feds Say By Richard Connelly Thu., Aug. 16 2012 at 11:00 AM It seemed like a good idea at the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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