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Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses
Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses The rapid escalation of Russian aerial attacks behind the Ukrainian front lines is pushing Kyiv to ‘outsource’ part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay The joint venture pairs SK2, which helped the agency buy warehouses for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Follow the Money – August 2026: ICE Pivots Beyond the Warehouse Strategy
Follow the Money – August 2026: ICE Pivots Beyond the Warehouse Strategy Project Salt Box’s monthly report on DHS procurement activities Em Chapin, Michael Wriston, and m. Sep 18, 2026 Data… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Deportation Economy: Paid by Taxpayers, Powered by Cruelty
The Deportation Economy: Paid by Taxpayers, Powered by Cruelty The latest kleptocratic actions by the Trump administration from the week of August 31, 2026 American Kleptocracy and Friends of USAID Sep… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Texas Plans Statewide Private Transport Network for ICE Detainees
Texas Plans Statewide Private Transport Network for ICE Detainees By Jesse Hoffman Published on September 19, 2026 Source: Metin Ozer / Unsplash Federal records describe a proposed statewide system for moving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ICE asks contractors for 5,500 detention beds in four regions, gives industry a week to respond
ICE asks contractors for 5,500 detention beds in four regions, gives industry a week to respond The rapid-turnaround requests arrive as current operating agreements near expiration and newly released inspection reports… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure Nation Jul 27, 2026 4:42 PM EDT U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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How a Montreal-based security firm stands to cash in on U.S. immigration crackdown
How a Montreal-based security firm stands to cash in on U.S. immigration crackdown GardaWorld received money from Quebec, just won contract for ICE detention centre worth up to nearly $1B Cdn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SAS Veterans Suspected of Training Russian Soldiers for War in Ukraine — The Telegraph
Witnesses note that since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the camp has continued to train Russians in close-quarters battle.
Russian military personnel may have turned to private European training camps due to a severe shortage of their own instructors and heavy losses on the battlefield. Continue reading
PMSC Daily Digest — 14 September 2026
PMSC Daily Digest — 14 September 2026 Bottom line: The strongest items today concern contractor-linked security and intelligence ecosystems rather than a single kinetic PMSC incident. The key themes are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
