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Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia
S.Balmasov: Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia 19/06/2012 10:33 Western private military and security companies increase the scope of its presence in a number… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan
June 19, 2012, 1:45 a.m. EDT thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan LEEDS, England, Jun 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Ministry of Defence has appointed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Spies in Africa’s Skies: New Contractors for the Pentagon
Spies in Africa’s Skies: New Contractors for the Pentagon by Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch Blog June 18th, 2012 In 1994, a Turkish couple named Fatih and Emren Ozmen, bought up a nondescript company named… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DoD Doing Less Business With GSA Supply Schedules
Federal Times June 18, 2012 Pg. 6 DoD Doing Less Business With GSA Supply Schedules By Sarah Chacko The General Services Administration’s federal supply schedules program offers government agencies rock-bottom prices… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Defense Of DCAA
Federal Times June 18, 2012 Pg. 20 In Defense Of DCAA Regarding the June 11 editorial, “DCAA must balance quality and quantity — and soon,” you neglected to consider important points… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract
06/11/2012 Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract The U.S. Dept. of Defense says it awarded a no-bid military facility support contract in Africa as a critical move in support of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market
Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market July 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin The defense industry’s new favorite acronym: O&S. Operations and support, or operations and sustainment, is military-speak for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Troop-Supply Bid Faces Scrutiny
Wall Street Journal June 14, 2012 Pg. 13 Troop-Supply Bid Faces Scrutiny By Nathan Hodge WASHINGTON—The U.S. military is preparing to award its last big contract for feeding troops in Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Army’s mishandling of Afghanistan police contract boosted costs
Army’s mishandling of Afghanistan police contract boosted costs By Zach Toombs Up in Arms As the U.S. military heads for the door in Afghanistan, one of its most important tasks is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Situation Normal: Afghanistan Fouled Up
Situation Normal: Afghanistan Fouled Up By Mark Thompson | @MarkThompson_DC | June 1, 2012 | 2 A trifecta of trouble in three Pentagon inspector-general reports released Thursday concerning the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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