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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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McHugh v. KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC.
JOHN M. McHUGH, SECRETARY OF THE ARMY, Appellant, v. KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Appellee. No. 2015-1053.United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.Decided: September 15, 2015.JONATHAN REID PROUTY, Commercial… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Secret Arms Deal Behind America’s Syria Fiasco
The Secret Arms Deal Behind America’s Syria Fiasco A multimillion-dollar deal with a minuscule arms dealer led to the death of a US citizen, delays in arming Syrian rebels, and the purchase… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Outsourcing/Privatization, Training
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Allegations surround Wilson Security’s link to HK bribes scandal and tax haven
Allegations surround Wilson Security’s link to HK bribes scandal and tax haven Exclusive: company faces renewed questions over its fitness as security contractor at Australian detention centres on Manus Island and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S wins security services contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan
September 11, 2015 5:15 pm G4S wins security services contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan Gill Plimmer ©Bloomberg G4S, the world’s biggest security company, has won a £100m contract to protect… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Iraq, UK
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Moves to oust G4S and Serco as tagging suppliers fail
September 15, 2015 2:41 pm Moves to oust G4S and Serco as tagging suppliers fail Gill Plimmer ©PA Attempts to replace G4S and Serco as suppliers of electronic monitoring tags after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Whistleblower Fights To Preserve KBR, Halliburton FCA Suit
Whistleblower Fights To Preserve KBR, Halliburton FCA Suit By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (September 9, 2015, 1:01 PM ET) — A whistleblower told a Virginia federal judge Tuesday that the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp Accuses Rival Of Espionage That Hurt Contract Bid
DynCorp Accuses Rival Of Espionage That Hurt Contract Bid By Adam Sege Law360, New York (September 8, 2015, 9:32 PM ET) — DynCorp International LLC filed suit in Florida federal court… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Legal, State Department
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Ceremony in Kabul honors Mainer, co-workers slain in car bombing
Ceremony in Kabul honors Mainer, co-workers slain in car bombing Lt. Kristine Volk | U.S. military Barry D. Sutton, 46, of Calhoun, Georgia (from left), Richard “Dick” McEvoy, 57, of Peachtree… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Fluor Selected as LOGCAP IV Contractor for Africa and Southern Combatant Commands
Fluor Selected as LOGCAP IV Contractor for Africa and Southern Combatant Commands Published: Sept 8, 2015 4:08 p.m. ET IRVING, Texas, Sep 08, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fluor Corporation FLR, -1.35%… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Companies, Contracts, Latin America, Logistics
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An Army Contractor Misplaced Four $500K Drones for Eight Months
An Army Contractor Misplaced Four $500K Drones for Eight Months Written by Shawn Musgrave August 5, 2015 // 12:12 PM EST An Army contractor lost track of at least four surveillance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading