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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- 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
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali
The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali UA NEWS 10 July 2026 17:08 Malian government forces, together with the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit
Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 2, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET A former Special Forces commando made… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine
FDFA confirms death report First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine Numerous mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine – including some from Switzerland. Symbolbild: Keystone A Swiss national has died… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines
Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-3rd-2026 Colombian Mercenary in Ukraine (left)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units
Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units – Reports Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-25th-2026 Polish Volunteer Corps Personnel in Ukraine Multiple… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Explosive New Docs Reveal the 23-Man Kill List in Shocking Special Forces Mercenary Plot
Explosive New Docs Reveal the 23-Man Kill List in Shocking Special Forces Mercenary Plot April 4, 2026, 12:44pm EST 2K+ • By Orlando Silva They had plenty of targets. The mercenary group hit with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit
Metro exclusive details Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 2, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET A former Special… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Episode 8: Black Rifle Coffee CEO’s life as Green Beret, military contractor
Episode 8: Black Rifle Coffee CEO’s life as Green Beret, military contractor Evan Hafer, CEO and founder of Black Rifle Coffee, began his career as a U.S. Army infantryman. Later, he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Dutch Govt Looking into Bill on Armed Guards on board Ships
Dutch Govt Looking into Bill on Armed Guards on board Ships Illustration; Image Courtesy; ESC Global Security The Dutch House of Representatives is debating today a bill on the introduction of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Use of Force and Firearms by Private Maritime Security Companies against Suspected Pirates
The Use of Force and Firearms by Private Maritime Security Companies against Suspected Pirates You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe