Daily Archives: March 1, 2016

Soldier of Fortune Shutters Print Magazine After 40 Years

Soldier of Fortune Shutters Print Magazine After 40 Years Magazine, which chronicles the world of mercenaries, will transition to being entirely online  By Lukas I. Alpert Feb. 25, 2016 3:06 p.m.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Al Houthis enlist mercenaries as their forces wither in Sana’a

Al Houthis enlist mercenaries as their forces wither in Sana’a Cleric who spoke out about Al Houthis and Daesh murdered by gunmen in Aden Image Credit: AP A view of Sana’a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market

UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market By Awad Mustafa, Defense News 1 p.m. EST February 28, 2016 (Photo: Global Aerospace Logistics) 8 CONNECTTWEET 2 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — UAE-based… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Sailors’ union seeks to scuttle ministry’s private-sector military contingency plan

Sailors’ union seeks to scuttle ministry’s private-sector military contingency plan February 25, 2016 THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The Defense Ministry is at loggerheads with the All Japan Seamen’s Union over its plan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Investigative reporter details Bechtel’s influence

Investigative reporter details Bechtel’s influence   Bechtel is all but immune to the debilitating effects of government oversight for its flaws and shortcomings due to its long-established and firmly entrenched relationship… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Bidding War

A Reporter at Large March 7, 2016 Issue The Bidding War How a young Afghan military contractor became spectacularly rich. By Matthieu Aikins Credit Illustration by Yarek Waszul Within the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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StateDept Awards Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) 2 Contracts

Diplopundit  StateDept Awards Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) 2 Contracts February 29, 2016 By domani spero Posted: 1:25 am EDT The U.S. Department of State recently awarded multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts

C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts Share us on: By Patrick Boyle Law360, Washington (February 16, 2016, 11:58 AM ET) — A Texas federal judge dismissed subcontractor C3PO’s nearly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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