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Haiti, Erik Prince, and the Cost of Privatized Security
Scholars, advocates, and activists seeking to make the U.S. a more responsible global partner. American businessman and investor, Erik Prince (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Haiti, Erik Prince, and the Cost of Privatized… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Textron wins Navy task orders for drone ISR services to support 7th Fleet, other forces
Textron wins Navy task orders for drone ISR services to support 7th Fleet, other forces Textron plans to provide its Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) system for its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ICE Just Tripled What It Pays Private Firms To Hunt Down Immigrants
ICE Just Tripled What It Pays Private Firms To Hunt Down Immigrants New contracting records show a $57.1 million jump in payments to the 14 private firms ICE pays to locate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Seasats Lands $24 Million in USV Contracts for National Security Customers in One Month
Seasats Lands $24 Million in USV Contracts for National Security Customers in One Month News provided by Seasats Sep 04, 2026, 10:00 ET Committed orders include USV procurement and Robot-as-a-Service contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMSC Daily Digest: 4 September 2026 — U.S. Eastern Time
PMSC Daily Digest 4 September 2026 — U.S. Eastern Time Scope: armed/private security, defense support, private intelligence, cyber/OSINT, maritime security, logistics, detention/border contracting, surveillance/security technology, corporate ownership/compliance. I also checked the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Amendment to detention contract notice drops detainee-transport reporting requirement
A requirement that private contractors report to Immigration and Customs Enforcement each month on every detainee they transport was deleted Thursday afternoon from the contract documents for four proposed “turnkey” detention centers, in an amendment ICE posted to the federal contracting site SAM.gov. Continue reading
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The Office of Refugee Resettlement is assembling a bench of contractors to house migrant children on 30 days’ notice
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is assembling a bench of contractors to house migrant children on 30 days’ notice ORR could award a contract by Dec. 31 for emergency facilities holding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ICE awards GardaWorld up to $382 million to move detainees across Texas
ICE awards GardaWorld up to $382 million to move detainees across Texas The American arm of the Montreal-based security company has taken in more than $330 million this year to convert… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Construction Contracts Awarded for ICE Detention Facilities in Maryland and Arizona
Construction Contracts Awarded for ICE Detention Facilities in Maryland and Arizona The federal government awarded renovation contracts Sunday for two warehouses — in Maryland and Arizona — as the government races… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Secures New Ministry of Justice Contract, Advancing UK Government Transformation Programme
KBR Secures New Ministry of Justice Contract, Advancing UK Government Transformation Programme August 27, 2026 06:00 ET | Source: Kellogg Brown & Root LLC. HOUSTON, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading