Category Archives: State Department

    “Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Ryan Grim UPDATED: “Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election Ryan Grim and Jack Poulson Feb 12, 2025 Elon Musk in front of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR Awarded $187M U.S. State Department Task Order for Medical Support Services in Iraq

    Published on by David Isenberg

    KBR Awarded $187M U.S. State Department Task Order for Medical Support Services in Iraq News provided by KBR, Inc.  Jan 27, 2025, 06:00 ET HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann, CNN 3 minute read Updated 1:30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative

    Published on by David Isenberg

    (U) Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative 07/30/2024 04:22 PM EDT   (U) What OIG Audited  (SBU) The Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Demands “Urgent” Meeting With Blinken Amid Gaza War Lobbying Effort

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Demands “Urgent” Meeting With Blinken Amid Gaza War Lobbying Effort NSO Group has pushed to be taken off a U.S. blacklist since 2021. Now, citing the threat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    US blasts Wagner releasing convict-soldiers, enlisting from Chechen jails

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Jerusalem Post World News US blasts Wagner releasing convict-soldiers, enlisting from Chechen jails State Department spokesman Ned Price condemned the practice of recruiting convicted criminals for battle in exchange for freedom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S Affiliates Pay $500,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Press Release G4S Affiliates Pay $500,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Wednesday, November 23, 2022 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A joint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem

    Published on by David Isenberg

    State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem. More than half of all waivers authorize ties with authoritarian regimes. ByJulienne McClure | Filed under investigation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security

    Published on by David Isenberg

    June 13, 2022 The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security By David Isenberg On July 19, 2015 I filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson December 15, 2021 We are alarmed by a potential deployment of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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