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Pilot’s chilling audio heard as military jet crashes into Pacific off California coast: ‘Mayday, mayday’
Pilot’s chilling audio heard as military jet crashes into Pacific off California coast: ‘Mayday, mayday’ By Daniel Farr Published Sep. 23, 2026, 6:37 p.m. ET 13 Comments A fighter jet The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince’s security firm in Haiti, military adviser says
US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince’s security firm in Haiti, military adviser says By Sarah Morland July 21, 20266:59 PM EDT Updated July 22, 2026 A drone view… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
On September 16, a delegation from Powerus, a year-old United States drone company backed by two sons of President Donald Trump, was received by Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at military headquarters in Rawalpindi.
A day later, the company announced it had received a “limited procurement order” from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence for unmanned aerial systems. It also said it had signed a separate memorandum of understanding (MoU) with senior Pakistani defence officials.
Neither the value of the order nor the systems involved have been disclosed. But for analysts studying Pakistan’s venture in drone technology, even bigger concerns have arisen from information that has since emerged.
Less than three months earlier, the same company had given an Indian defence manufacturer the exclusive right to make and sell its drone interceptor technology in India. And one of the cofounders of Powerus is an Israeli military veteran. Pakistan does not recognise Israel and accuses it of carrying out a genocide in Gaza.
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Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses
Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses The rapid escalation of Russian aerial attacks behind the Ukrainian front lines is pushing Kyiv to ‘outsource’ part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors?
Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors? This would further blur the line between aid and military operations, causing more suffering for Palestinians Apr 07, 2026 As President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay The joint venture pairs SK2, which helped the agency buy warehouses for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Follow the Money – August 2026: ICE Pivots Beyond the Warehouse Strategy
Follow the Money – August 2026: ICE Pivots Beyond the Warehouse Strategy Project Salt Box’s monthly report on DHS procurement activities Em Chapin, Michael Wriston, and m. Sep 18, 2026 Data… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Deportation Economy: Paid by Taxpayers, Powered by Cruelty
The Deportation Economy: Paid by Taxpayers, Powered by Cruelty The latest kleptocratic actions by the Trump administration from the week of August 31, 2026 American Kleptocracy and Friends of USAID Sep… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Texas Plans Statewide Private Transport Network for ICE Detainees
Texas Plans Statewide Private Transport Network for ICE Detainees By Jesse Hoffman Published on September 19, 2026 Source: Metin Ozer / Unsplash Federal records describe a proposed statewide system for moving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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CACI Wins $1.5B Ceiling Contract to Support CENTCOM Missions
CACI Wins $1.5B Ceiling Contract to Support CENTCOM Missions WEWashingtonExec Editorial|1 min read|September 17, 2026in𝕏🔗 John Mengucci, CACI CACI has secured a contract to support U.S. Central Command and its mission… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading