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Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly relying on foreign contractors and mercenary networks to bolster the operational capacity of its armed forces, particularly in countering the advancing March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. Continue reading
US Army Awards Seven Companies Positions on $10.3B Guard, Protective Security Services Contract
US Army Awards Seven Companies Positions on $10.3B Guard, Protective Security Services Contract July 7, 2025 4900 views Article Originally Published Here The U.S. Army has awarded positions on a massive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Erik Prince and Swarmer Announce Formation of Vectus Air Defense Systems
Erik Prince and Swarmer Announce Formation of Vectus Air Defense Systems Vectus Air Defense Systems to provide Air Defense as a Service for critical infrastructure; Swarmer — a founding partner with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Army picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training program
Army picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training program The announcement is the culmination of a months-long competition to win a contract worth up to $10 billion over the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Age of the Mercenary Is Here to Stay
Wagner has provided a blueprint that other state-sponsored groups will inevitably adopt. As guns-for-hire reshape conflicts from Ukraine to the Sahel, it is important to recognize that Wagner was not the first private military company (PMC) to rewrite the terms of war, nor will they be the last. The West needs to learn this painful lesson now, before we are caught off guard again. Continue reading
12 firms land spots on DHS’s $1.5 billion counter-unmanned aircraft contract
12 firms land spots on DHS’s $1.5 billion counter-unmanned aircraft contract Gettyimages.com / Ihm You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Extract, Violate, and Scare: Data Mining Tools Take Over the Immigration Surveillance State
Vol. 24 No. 4 (2026): Open Issue Articles Extract, Violate, and Scare: Data Mining Tools Take Over the Immigration Surveillance State Document Link: https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/surveillance-and-society/issue/view/1134 Article Sidebar Published: Aug 30, 2026 DOI:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Court Limits Pentagon Use of Supply Chain Risk Label
Court Limits Pentagon Use of Supply Chain Risk Label By Sarah Brooks August 28, 2026 4 mins A US judge has ruled that Anthropic’s supply chain risk designation be removed (Image… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Anthropic Beat the Pentagon in Court — What It Means for AI Defense Contracts
On August 27, 2026, US District Judge Rita Lin ruled the Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ designation of Anthropic unlawful, calling it First Amendment retaliation and ‘arbitrary and capricious.’ The dispute began after Anthropic refused to drop Claude’s ban on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, putting an estimated $200 million-plus in defense revenue at risk.
A federal judge ruled on August 27, 2026 that the Pentagon’s “supply chain risk” blacklist of Anthropic was unlawful retaliation. That’s the short answer. The longer answer is a six-month fight over whether an AI lab gets to say no to the US military.
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US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government. Anthropic argues that AI models are not reliable… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading