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August 24, 2026 - The Philippines’ Security Trap
Ever since the failure of postwar industrialization, the Philippine has built one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated labor-export systems. Recruiters, overseas employment networks, remittance channels and millions of workers accustomed to migration have created infrastructure that is now exploited by military recruiters and traffickers. Continue reading
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August 27, 2026 - Russia finds new source of ‘cannon fodder’ on Indonesian islands, intelligence says
Russia finds new source of ‘cannon fodder’ on Indonesian islands, intelligence says Thu, August 27, 2026 – 19:45 3 min Intelligence obtained secret documents Daryna Vialko Photo: Russia is massively recruiting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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August 2, 2026 - Military to begin two-phase program outsourcing security
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 page2 Military to begin two-phase program outsourcing security By Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source The military is to outsource guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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August 19, 2026 - Cops move to prevent recruitment of possible mercenaries
THE National Police (PNP) has intensified efforts to prevent Filipino jobseekers from being lured into joining armed conflicts abroad Continue reading
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February 24, 2022 - Operationalized Contracting in the Pacific
Operationalized Contracting in the Pacific Ray Wagenheim February 24, 2022 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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July 21, 2026 - Soy Milk, Pasta And A Prison Plea: US Mercenary Wins Food Relief In Tihar Jail
A Delhi court has allowed a plea filed by American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who is facing terrorism-related charges investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), permitting him to receive food items of his choice and use specified cooking utensils inside Tihar Jail on humanitarian and medical grounds. The order came after the court heard an application filed by VanDyke through his lawyers, Advocates Rohit Dandriyal and Rohit Gour, seeking permission for a special diet plan, arguing that his health had deteriorated because he was unable to consume the food ordinarily served in prison. Continue reading
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July 17, 2026 - DIU Intercept: “They’re from Bangladesh. They’ve Been Wandering for Three Days.” Russian Radio Call Exposes Two Lost Recruits with No Translator
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate (DIU) has published an intercepted Russian radio communication from the Kharkiv region in which a soldier reports two Bangladeshi recruits who have been lost for three days - with no translator, no shared language, and their own unit unidentifiable without a photograph. Continue reading
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July 20, 2026 - Banned but Still Running: Russian Military Recruiters Are Using 40+ Facebook Pages to Target Men in Indonesia and Cambodia
The investigation centres on an organisation called WorkVia, which promotes itself through the website jobsinrussia.ru and runs Telegram channels, Instagram posts, and paid Facebook advertisements. The pitch is simple and consistent: men from Indonesia and Cambodia are promised $3,200 USD per month in salary and a $30,000 USD signing bonus to join the Russian army. No military experience required. Additional combat bonuses are offered for territory advanced, enemy equipment destroyed, and drones shot down. Continue reading
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July 13, 2026 - South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops
South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops Facing troop shortages, the Defense Ministry is studying whether private security firms can take over rear-area… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 27, 2026 - Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw
Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw Mali’s Kremlin-backed junta struggles to maintain control after defence minister is killed Ben Farmer Africa Correspondent Ben Farmer is Africa Correspondent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
