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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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“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region
“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified a citizen of Sierra Leone who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Casualties, Russia, Ukraine
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Violence for sale: Private military companies and foreign proxies surge in the DR Congo
“The DRC is the clearest sign yet of a trend spreading across Africa: states outsourcing war to private military companies and proxy militias. In only a few years, the country has become a marketplace where foreign contractors, neighbouring armies and armed groups compete for territory and minerals. Once these actors taste power and money, they dig in. The risk is a region carved into fiefdoms, backed by regional and foreign powers and run by armed men who answer to no one.” Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Contracts, Control, Drones, Mercenaries
Tagged Africa, Companies, Contracts, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Drones, Mercenaries
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Private military companies and foreign proxies surge in the DR Congo
PRESS RELEASE – EMBARGOED UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2026, 09AM CET Private military companies and foreign proxies surge in the DR Congo Military firms linked to the US, Israel, France,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Drones
Tagged Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Drones, erik prince
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Erik Prince and Romanian mercenaries – how DRC’s Tshisekedi outsourced the war on M23
Erik Prince and Romanian mercenaries – how DRC’s Tshisekedi outsourced the war on M23 A new investigation reveals how private contractors, drone operators and foreign advisers joined the campaign to defend… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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How a Miami Pastor Allegedly Hired Mercenaries to Seize Haiti
How a Miami Pastor Allegedly Hired Mercenaries to Seize Haiti Five years after President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination, prosecutors allege a political conspiracy stretched from Haiti through Colombia to South Florida. By Phenix… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side UA NEWS 02 October 2026 14:04 Ukrainian military intelligence has identified Kamara Alaji, a citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tagged Casualties, Mercenaries, Russia, Sierra Leone, Ukraine
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Overseas Guard Services U.S. Mission Abuja, Lagos/ Nigeria
Overseas Guard Services U.S. Mission Abuja, Lagos/ Nigeria OverviewAttachments1Version History1 Opportunity Summary STATE, DEPARTMENT OF has issued an award notice through the ACQUISITIONS – AQM MOMENTUM under solicitation 19AQMM25R0205: Overseas Guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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American Hackers-for-Hire Proposal Sparks Heavy Criticism
American Hackers-for-Hire Proposal Sparks Heavy Criticism US Senate Committee Approves Private Sector Hacking Pilot Shaun Waterman • July 8, 2026 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG The United States could get its own… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
America’s Next Military Contractors Could Be Hackers
America’s Next Military Contractors Could Be Hackers by Tyler Durden Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 – 04:15 AM Washington may soon outsource part of its cyberwarfare operations to private companies, according to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Deputizes Private Companies for Offensive Cyber Operations Against Criminal Networks
U.S. Deputizes Private Companies for Offensive Cyber Operations Against Criminal Networks by PJ Bradley on September 2, 2026 On August 12th, 2026, a presidential memorandum was published authorizing Participating Companies—vetted private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading