Monthly Archives: March 2015

War On Terror – Security Experts Back Use of Mercenaries

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

War On Terror – Security Experts Back Use of Mercenaries All Africa By by Stella Omona 22 March 2015 16:03 Abuja, Mar 22, 2015 (Daily Independent/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Adrenaline junkie Kiwi dies in Iraq

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Adrenaline junkie Kiwi dies in Iraq MARIKA HILL Last updated 09:13, March 22 2015 Chris Skelton/Fairfax NZ Shock loss: Lance and Cyprian Pereira mourn their father Raphael (Raph) Pereira, who died in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Airmen in privatized housing may have to buy own renters insurance

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Airmen in privatized housing may have to buy own renters insurance By Jeff Schogol, Staff writer 8:06 p.m. EDT March 11, 2015 (Photo: Air Force) Airmen who sign new leases for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus guard sacked for reportedly assaulting handcuffed asylum seekers

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Manus guard sacked for reportedly assaulting handcuffed asylum seekers A detention centre guard has been fired by Australian government subcontractor Wilson Security after a series of formal complaints Guards in riot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Time for an outsourcing wake-up call

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Time for an outsourcing wake-up call 20 March 2015 | John Tizard 2 comments Serco’s losses should be a wake-up call for both outsourcers and politicians. We need a review of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AAR Awarded Contract for Airlift Charter Services with UN

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

AAR Awarded Contract for Airlift Charter Services with UN News Staff posted on March 19, 2015 19:38 (Wood Dale, Ill., March 19, 2015) – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces that AAR Airlift… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Stakeholders clear air on armed security on board vessels

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Stakeholders clear air on armed security on board vessels 17.Mar.2015 The statement issued recently by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) that henceforth ‘all armed and unarmed’ security on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Panama Accredits Maritime Security Firm

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Panama Accredits Maritime Security Firm Posted to Michelle Howard Thursday, March 05, 2015 Photo: ESG Global Security The Panama Maritime Authority has accredited ESC Global Security personnel to offer protection aboard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatizing Security in India

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Privatizing Security in India Amit R. Saksena 03.07.15 In a recent post for International Policy Digest, I argued in favour of hiring private military contractors to deal with issues like terrorism… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Families of Beheaded Security Workers in Iraq Lose Appeal

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Families of Beheaded Security Workers in Iraq Lose Appeal By ADAM KLASFELD (CN) – Families of U.S. contractors kidnapped and beheaded in Iraq almost a decade ago lost their appeal challenging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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