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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Drones
After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want
After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Fighters Could Pose Threat to Africa After Ukraine
Russian Fighters Could Pose Threat to Africa After Ukraine Weapons and mercenaries likely would pour into continent By ADFJuly 14, 20264 Mins Read The ever-evolving use of drones has been a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Turnkey” brigades. A military expert revealed what Ukraine could sell along with drones
“Turnkey” brigades. A military expert revealed what Ukraine could sell along with drones Badrak spoke to LIGA.net about defense exports and private military companies Artem Dzheripa News editor at LIGA.net June 29, 17:15 A soldier from the 116th separate mechanized … Continue reading
It’s A bird? It’s A Plane! No, It’s A Private Drone Contractor!
Back in April 2015 (Ahem, over TEN years ago) I wrote this article for Mint Press News. Now that contractors and drones are increasingly in the headlines (think Erik Prince operating drones… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force
Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force Raphael Parens and Christopher M. Faulkner | 01.15.26 Ukraine has emerged as the world’s most intense proving ground for modern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined Swarmer
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined Swarmer Ben Makuch The Guardian February 22, 2026 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Ukrainian drone tracks African mercenary fighting on Russia’s side
Ukrainian drone tracks African mercenary fighting on Russia’s side A video recently published on social media shows the moment a Ukrainian FPV (First Person View) drone follows an African mercenary fighting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Unseen footage reveals how Russia is recycling drones from the Ukrainian front in Africa.
Original URL Google Translation Unseen footage reveals how Russia is recycling drones from the Ukrainian front in Africa. Africa In Mali, the Russian mercenaries of Africa Corps – who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine Will Demobilize an Army of Drone Operators. Then What?
Ukraine Will Demobilize an Army of Drone Operators. Then What? NATO needs to act now, while operators are still in uniform, to channel them into accountable structures and build its own cadre before that window closes. Bear Midkiff June 26, … Continue reading
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine By Anna Voitenko April 29, 20264:02 AM EDTUpdated April 30, 2026 Summary Private firms must be authorised by Defence Ministry and integrated into air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Drones, Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia, Ukraine
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