Category Archives: Shooters

The Expensive, Diminishing Threat of Somali Piracy

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

The Expensive, Diminishing Threat of Somali Piracy November 8, 2012 | 1000 GMT Stratfor By Ben West Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped off dramatically in 2012. Successful ship hijackings have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prosecutors Outline ‘Stringent’ Safeguards in Second Chance at Blackwater Case

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

November 01, 2012 Prosecutors Outline ‘Stringent’ Safeguards in Second Chance at Blackwater Case Federal prosecutors in Washington are moving forward with a new criminal case against a group of former Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PIRACY UPDATE: There’s Men With Guns, but Piracy Is Not War [Part 1]

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

PIRACY UPDATE: There’s Men With Guns, but Piracy Is Not War [Part 1] Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Seafarers have become the center of many initiatives to protect them from capture, torture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo Written by defenceWeb Friday, 19 October 2012 13:20 South Africa has not violated the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones Posted: 10/18/2012 9:40 am About three and a half years ago I wrote that “One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

The Federal Circuit Bar Journal 2012 – 2013 22 Fed. Cir. B.J. 135 Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors NAME: Keric… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ANSI Seeks Comments on Proposed New ISO Standard on Private Security Provider Operations …

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Association, Organization and Government News October 10, 2012 Wednesday 12:36 PM EST ANSI Seeks Comments on Proposed New ISO Standard on Private Security Provider Operations … Oct 10, 2012 (Association, Organization… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After Benghazi Attack, Private Security Hovers as an Issue

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

After Benghazi Attack, Private Security Hovers as an Issue By JAMES RISEN Published: October 12, 2012 WASHINGTON — Lost amid the election-year wrangling over the militants’ attack on the United States… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security and Armed Military Guards: Minimising State Liability in the Fight Against Maritime Piracy

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

RUSI Journal Private Security and Armed Military Guards: Minimising State Liability in the Fight Against Maritime Piracy RUSI Journal, Oct 2012, Vol. 157, No. 5 By R Graham Caldwell Since the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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BBC documentary investigates armed private security industry

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

BBC documentary investigates armed private security industry 04 Oct 12 Pilgrims Group managing director Bill Freear is one of the key commentators on tonight’s BBC documentary entitled ‘Britain’s Private War’, which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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