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‘We got it wrong’ admit tagging firms G4S and Serco

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

‘We got it wrong’ admit tagging firms G4S and Serco Apology takes the heat out of surprisingly tame Public Accounts Committee hearing The full scale of the scandal emerged for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Blackwater fought two wars — and State Department red tape

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How Blackwater fought two wars — and State Department red tape By Erik Prince November 20, 2013 This is an excerpt from Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S and Serco overcharging scandal just got worse

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

G4S and Serco overcharging scandal just got worse Richard Garside 20 November 2013 Subjects: G4S: Securing whose world? Care and justice Two outsourcing giants who tagged and monitored ex-offenders charged British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Aides: U.S.-Afghan deal offers concessions for each side

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

Aides: U.S.-Afghan deal offers concessions for each side Nov. 18, 2013 – 06:00AM American soldiers take part in a partnered patrol Oct. 20 with the newly formed Khowst Provincial Response Company… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Robot warriors’ to fight on real battlefields

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

‘Robot warriors’ to fight on real battlefields • drones are here to stay • more and more autonomous weapons systems • new warning as campaigners call for ban Images of US… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Cheats’ Serco and G4S forced to face a grilling from powerful group of MPs

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

‘Cheats’ Serco and G4S forced to face a grilling from powerful group of MPs Outsourcing industry dogged by embarrassing exposure of failings is braced for public scrutiny Mark Leftly Sunday 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Removal of DFARS Coverage on Contractors Performing Private Security Functions

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

  Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Removal of DFARS Coverage on Contractors Performing Private Security Functions [Federal Register Volume 78, Number 222 (Monday, November 18, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 69282-69283]… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Interim measures for approval of private ship security contractors

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

Interim measures for approval of private ship security contractors November 13 2013 The Protection of Cyprus Ships against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law 2012 requires operators of Cyprus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senior Navy civilians investigated in alleged scheme to defraud military for $1.6 million

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

Senior Navy civilians investigated in alleged scheme to defraud military for $1.6 million By Craig Whitlock, Federal authorities are investigating three senior Navy intelligence officials as part of a probe into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contract and Controls Over Information Operations Assessments in Afghanistan Should Be Strengthened

Posted on November 12, 2013 by

Audit Report 11-07-2013 Joint Warfighting and Readiness Contract and Controls Over Information Operations Assessments in Afghanistan Should Be Strengthened (Project No. D2012-D000JA-0223.000) The report is Classified. To request a copy, file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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