Tag Archives: Asia

Military to begin two-phase program outsourcing security

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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 page2 Military to begin two-phase program outsourcing security By Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source The military is to outsource guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Operationalized Contracting in the Pacific

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Operationalized Contracting in the Pacific Ray Wagenheim February 24, 2022 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Soy Milk, Pasta And A Prison Plea: US Mercenary Wins Food Relief In Tihar Jail

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A Delhi court has allowed a plea filed by American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who is facing terrorism-related charges investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), permitting him to receive food items of his choice and use specified cooking utensils inside Tihar Jail on humanitarian and medical grounds.
The order came after the court heard an application filed by VanDyke through his lawyers, Advocates Rohit Dandriyal and Rohit Gour, seeking permission for a special diet plan, arguing that his health had deteriorated because he was unable to consume the food ordinarily served in prison. Continue reading →

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DIU Intercept: “They’re from Bangladesh. They’ve Been Wandering for Three Days.” Russian Radio Call Exposes Two Lost Recruits with No Translator

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Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate (DIU) has published an intercepted Russian radio communication from the Kharkiv region in which a soldier reports two Bangladeshi recruits who have been lost for three days – with no translator, no shared language, and their own unit unidentifiable without a photograph. Continue reading →

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Banned but Still Running: Russian Military Recruiters Are Using 40+ Facebook Pages to Target Men in Indonesia and Cambodia

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The investigation centres on an organisation called WorkVia, which promotes itself through the website jobsinrussia.ru and runs Telegram channels, Instagram posts, and paid Facebook advertisements. The pitch is simple and consistent: men from Indonesia and Cambodia are promised $3,200 USD per month in salary and a $30,000 USD signing bonus to join the Russian army. No military experience required. Additional combat bonuses are offered for territory advanced, enemy equipment destroyed, and drones shot down. Continue reading →

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South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops

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South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops Facing troop shortages, the Defense Ministry is studying whether private security firms can take over rear-area… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia

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Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia Jun 28, 202411:46 AM Sri Lanka has called for payment of compensation for 17 Sri Lankans killed in action in Russia,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War

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From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War 04 Jun 2026 – 449       The onset of the Ukrainian war in 2014 created… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Matthew VanDyke and Sons of Liberty International (SOLI)

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On June 3 2026 I came across this article: “”Matthew VanDyke reveals US-based mastermind behind hiring mercenaries in Myanmar Officials have saiid” I subsequently tasked Claude AI, the following guidance: “draft… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law

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Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law Katherine Schaffstall Mar 19, 2026 0 Matthew VanDyke/X American national Matthew VanDyke is being held by Indian authorities after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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