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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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DR Congo: Ex-New Zealand special forces officer killed in fighting as retired US Green Beret is wounded
DR Congo: Ex-New Zealand special forces officer killed in fighting as retired US Green Beret is wounded Saturday, October 10, 2026 Jesca Mutamba Retired US Green Beret and former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The U.S. trafficking in persons report again highlights the recruitment of Cubans as mercenaries in Ukraine
The U.S. trafficking in persons report again highlights the recruitment of Cubans as mercenaries in Ukraine Latest News By CiberCuba Editorial Team Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 1:40 PM Cuban mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation
UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation By Linus Höller Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 A Russian IL-76MD-90AE military transport aircraft at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military analyst: EU seeks new force for low-intensity conflicts
Military analyst: EU seeks new force for low-intensity conflicts News of the story “On Point” Military expert names key component of modern warfare Expert looks into secret behind Belarus’ success in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Shevtsov: Trump Route Could Bring American PMCs to Armenia
Shevtsov: Trump Route Could Bring American PMCs to Armenia National Archives at College Park – Still Pictures, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Author: Alexey Khomyakov 06:43 02-10-2026 Alexey Shevtsov says the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMSC watchlist digest, Saturday, October 10, 2026 (ET)
PMSC watchlist digest, Saturday, October 10, 2026 (ET) I need to correct yesterday’s digest first. I dated it October 9, but it was run after midnight, so it should have been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Exclusive-Erik Prince’s forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say
Exclusive-Erik Prince’s forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say Article October 9, 2026 3:56 PM EDT By Jessica Donati DAKAR, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Blackwater founder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What we know, and don’t, about the Sept. 17 ambush on Erik Prince-linked contractors in Congo
Africa What we know, and don’t, about the Sept. 17 ambush on Erik Prince-linked contractors in Congo Reuters and The New York Times report that a Prince-linked contractor team was ambushed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Erik Prince in talks with Kinshasa on $65m military logistics deal: reports
Erik Prince in talks with Kinshasa on $65m military logistics deal: reports Friday, October 09, 2026 Jesca Mutamba ” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” /> Erik Prince, the founder of the private military company… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
African countries appealing to Ukraine to secure return of their citizens held captive –
Oct. 8, 2026 African countries appealing to Ukraine to secure return of their citizens held captive – Bloomberg Daria Zubkova African mercenaries recruited by russia to fight in Ukraine. Photo: Facebook.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading