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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- 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: Mercenaries
Azawad Rebels Use Drones to Strike Russian Mercenary Camp in Mali
Azawad Rebels Use Drones to Strike Russian Mercenary Camp in Mali #Russia Vladislav V. April 1, 2026 18:08 Azawad FPV attacks the base of Russian mercenaries and the Malian junta. Photo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN estimates over 10,000 Colombians have been recruited as mercenaries in foreign wars
UN estimates over 10,000 Colombians have been recruited as mercenaries in foreign wars 27 March 2026 FacebookXLinkedInBlueskyWhatsAppShare Bogotá, March 27 (EFE).- The United Nations Working Group on Mercenaries warned on Friday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Latin American Mercenaries in Sumy Region Could Turn Against Zelensky
Latin American Mercenaries in Sumy Region Could Turn Against Zelensky U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Hamlin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons William Moore, Editor 10:39 04-03-2026 Latin American mercenaries in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian forces deploy more mercenaries against Ukraine in Kharkiv oblast than in other areas of front line
Russian forces deploy more mercenaries against Ukraine in Kharkiv oblast than in other areas of front line Elza Diachenko – 05 March 2026 | 16:18 Recruited Indian citizens / Photo: Dzerkalo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia
Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia Maqhinga Mfanafuthi Majola, a bodyguard at Mthonjaneni Municipality, has not been heard from since December 13. 03/03/2026 Lethu Nxumalo 1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Why Foreign Mercenaries Struggle on Ukraine’s Front Line
Why Foreign Mercenaries Struggle on Ukraine’s Front Line North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 03:59 03-03-2026 A Ukrainian volunteer questions Kiev’s reliance on foreign mercenaries, citing refusals to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Georgian State Security Service has launched an investigation regarding statements about foreign states recruiting mercenaries on Georgian territory
The Georgian State Security Service has launched an investigation regarding statements about foreign states recruiting mercenaries on Georgian territory 7 March 4:02 The Georgian State Security Service stated that “in recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From Wagner to GRU, Russian Military Men Are Manning Moscow’s Shadow Fleet
From Wagner to GRU, Russian Military Men Are Manning Moscow’s Shadow Fleet Investigation Cargo ships transporting sanctioned Russian oil through the Baltic Sea are routinely setting sail with two extra crew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries possibly linked to Wagner Group found in Russia’s shadow fleet
Mercenaries possibly linked to Wagner Group found in Russia’s shadow fleet Ulyana Krychkovska – 10 March, 14:15 Photo: Helsingin Sanomat Russian personnel with experience as mercenaries and security operatives have begun… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Es Colombia, es Ucrania, y es…”: The Global Export of Colombian Mercenaries
“Es Colombia, es Ucrania, y es…”: The Global Export of Colombian Mercenaries by SWJ Staff | 03.08.2026 at 06:08am Soldiers board Colombian Army vehicles before going out to patrol the Siloé… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading