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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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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: Russia
Intelligence officers discover body of Nepali mercenary who fought on Russia’s side in Donetsk region
Intelligence officers discover body of Nepali mercenary who fought on Russia’s side in Donetsk region photos 06.04.2026 17:17 Intelligence found, among the Russian invaders killed in Donetsk region, the body of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
JNIM Retaliatory Ambush Kills Malian Soldiers
JNIM Retaliatory Ambush Kills Malian Soldiers Russian Africa Corps fighters also among those killed following the execution of seven civilians By ADFApril 7, 20263 Mins Read JNIM terrorists killed nearly a… You must be logged in to view this content. … 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
Tagged Drones, Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia, Ukraine
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‘Mercenaries have skills armies lack’: former Wagner operative opens up
‘Mercenaries have skills armies lack’: former Wagner operative opens up This article is more than 4 years old Marat Gabidullin has written memoir about fighting for Wagner because Russians should know… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Eyes On The Crew: The Russian Watchmen Aboard Moscow’s Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers
Eyes On The Crew: The Russian Watchmen Aboard Moscow’s Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Investigation Dozens of men with security backgrounds have been quietly sailing alongside the standard crews on the tankers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From Wagner to Africa Corps: Touadéra finally submits to the new guard
Russian reversal From Wagner to Africa Corps: Touadéra finally submits to the new guard While his Sahel neighbours accepted the coming of the Russian-controlled Africa Corps to replace the Wagner group,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Growing Security Footprint In Africa
Since 2018, Russian mercenaries have been providing security to the president and government officials in the Central African Republic. They’ve also been training government forces. Photo: Telegram/Russian Union Of International Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Expert Warns African Leaders Against Reliance On Russian Mercenaries
Expert Warns African Leaders Against Reliance On Russian Mercenaries Anayo Ezugwu April 11, 2026 Retired Kenyan, Colonel Seth Sheva, has delivered a scathing assessment of Russia’s Africa Corps, declaring that the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMSC and drones
PMSC and drones by David Isenberg Prepare yourselves, I’m going long and deep on this one, so you might want to get your coffee before you start reading this. Some recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Companies, Contracts, David Isenberg, Drones, Russia
Tagged Africa, Companies, Contracts, David Isenberg, Drones, Russia
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The English antiques dealer and proud socialist who boasts of feeding desperate African fighters into Putin’s meat grinder
The English antiques dealer and proud socialist who boasts of feeding desperate African fighters into Putin’s meat grinder from Kamal Sultan 20 Jun 2026 AS RUSSIA’s foreign recruits rush to get… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Mercenaries, Russia, Training, Ukraine
Tagged Mercenaries, Russia, Training, Ukraine
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