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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Canada is using private intelligence contractors for its special forces
Canada is using private intelligence contractors for its special forces By Ben Makuch Mar 1, 2018 Private intelligence contracts between the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) — the most elite… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Special Forces Are Outsourcing Even Intelligence Services
Special Forces Are Outsourcing Even Intelligence Services This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Special forces around the world are interested in ISR capabilities, which is often associated with on-the-ground… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. B-415723: Feb 28, 2018 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 6 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Intelligence Crisis Poses a Threat to the World (Part 1)
U.S. Intelligence Crisis Poses a Threat to the World (Part 1) February 11, 2018 Save Privatized and politicized intelligence is undermining the mission of providing unbiased information to both high-level decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A Crisis in Intelligence: Unthinkable Consequences of Outsourcing U.S. Intel (Part 3)
A Crisis in Intelligence: Unthinkable Consequences of Outsourcing U.S. Intel (Part 3) February 18, 2018 Save Privatized intelligence operations have become a favored practice of the U.S. and other Western governments,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc.
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc. B-414931.2,B-414931.3: Dec 20, 2017 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 7 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Outsourcing Intel: How Intel-for-Hire Undermines U.S. Intelligence
Outsourcing Intel: How Intel-for-Hire Undermines U.S. Intelligence Published: February 13, 2018 Source: Consortium News In 2016, Tim Shorrock wrote an article describing the five intelligence giants that control domestic policy, foreign policy, military,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Uses a Private Helicopter Force to Get Around Kabul And Intel Woes Might Put It At Risk
US Uses a Private Helicopter Force to Get Around Kabul And Intel Woes Might Put It At Risk Those concerns come as Kabul becomes even more dangerous and amid reports that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Financier Is Top Choice to Advise President on Intelligence Matters
Financier Is Top Choice to Advise President on Intelligence Matters Trump has finally picked members for a key intelligence advisory board, and billionaire Stephen Feinberg is slated to head it. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Exclusive Financier Is Top Choice to Advise President on Intelligence Matters
Exclusive Financier Is Top Choice to Advise President on Intelligence Matters Trump has finally picked members for a key intelligence advisory board, and billionaire Stephen Feinberg is slated to head it.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading