US use of private contractors in war hits record high. They make up 57 percent of Pentagon's personnel in Afghanistan, report shows. By Peter Grier, 1 September 2009: click here
Record number of US contractors in Iraq. Some 190,000 private personnel were working in the Iraq theater as of early this year, a new report says. 18 August 2008. click here
Cyberspace: new frontier in conflicts. Internet attacks on Georgia expose a key flaw for more than 100 nations. 13 August 2008: click here
A better way than the TSA. Private security firms would actually keep us safe, not just make us feel that way. By Becky Akers, 21 March 2007: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0321/p09s01-coop.html
Bosnia's leftover guns: Sell, give, destroy? The US wants to give the weapons to Afghan forces after previous sales to Iraq went missing. By Beth Kampschror, 10 July 2006: http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0710/p12s01-woeu.html
What to call an army of 20,000? By Ruth Walker, 3 November 2005 (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
http://blogs.csmonitor.com/verbal_energy/2005/11/index.html
US troops, security contractors increasingly at odds in Iraq. Detained contractors say they were "abused, humiliated" by troops after recent confrontation. By Tom Regan, 13 June 2005: http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0613/dailyUpdate.html
Private firms take on more military tasks. By Ann Scott Tyson, 2 April 2004: http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0402/p03s01-usmi.html
Ghost’ leads war of words in Nigeria. Spokesperson for Nigerian militants Jomo Gbomo does not exist. By Tom Burgis
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Iceland set to embrace war-game fliers. FM Services awaiting approval from Iceland government to start building hangars for a private military flight school. By Andrew Ward, August 30, 2010: TEXT
G4S aims for global security contracts. By Alistair Gray, 26 October 2009: TEXT
UK homeland security: Companies seek fresh sources of income. The strategy unveiled by the Science and Technology Strategy for Countering International terrorism likely to improve relations between the industry and the intelligence community. By James Boxell, September 8, 2009: click here
United Kingdom: No licence requirement for private military. The about 30 companies judged by the UN to operate in hot-spots would only require to observe a code of conduct. By James Blitz. April 25, 2009: TEXT
Defence groups turn focus to security at home. BAE Systems became the latest giant to penetrate the sector by taking over Detica, a provider of homeland security technology. By Sylvia Pfeifer, August 4, 2008: TEXT
Israeli shift to private security draws fire. Israeli government says that the shift to privatize checkpoints benefits everyone. By Tobias Buck, June 3, 2008: TEXT
Follies rise amid Afghanistan ruins. The Denmark-funded and Asian Development Bank-managed failed project represents a microcosm of the failings of aid to Afghanistan. By Rachel Morarjee and Stephen Fidler, July 13, 2007: TEXT
Iran's Military force finds its wealth under attack.
UNSC sanctions to target the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, a military unit with diverse economic interests inside and outside Iran. By Najmeh Bozorgmehr and Gareth Smyth, March 16, 2007: TEXT
Oh! What a lovely war for the security business. ArmorGroup to buy Neil Young Associates kidnap consultancy business. By Jonathan Guthrie, February 21, 2007: TEXT
Bidders line up for coast rescue contracts. The PFI deal to part privatise the UK coastguard to move ahead. By Jean Eaglesham, February 19, 2007: TEXT
Halliburton faces scrutiny over security. The U.S. Army investigation allegations that Halliburton violated the terms of its $16bn logistics contract in Iraq. By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, February 8, 2007:TEXT
Mission Improbable.
A tale of multi-million dollar debts, theft, gunshots, car chases, a knife fight, and an abandoned baby.
An exploration of the PA Consulting work turning around Georgia's United Energy Distribution Company (UEDC). By Isabel Gorst, November 20, 2006: TEXT
Kroll to sell Iraq and Afghan security unit. The company's chief executive expressed intention to move away from contract work for the U.S. government. By Guy Dinmore and Rebecca Knight, November 2,2006: TEXT
Little-known contractor bids for US army deal. IAP Worldwide Services, owned by Cerberus Capital Management, is bidding to win a portion of LOGCAP. By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, November 1, 2006: TEXT
Security costs threaten oil contractors in Nigeria. Oil and gas industry executives say the additional security costs could slow the completion of projects and affect production. By Dino Mahtani, 1September 16, 2006: TEXT
Military skills to reinforce energy operators in North Sea. Production Services Network seeks former servicemen to fill skills shortages. By Andrew Bolger, August 23, 2006: TEXT
Shell chief in Nigeria security rethink. Royal Dutch Shell has issued tender for about 70 boats to enhance security in the Nigeria Delta region. By Dino Mahtani, Carola Hoyos, and Alison Maitland, May 16, 2006: TEXT
Israelis lend a hand in fight against terror. Suspect Detection Systems's system that assesses physiological and psychological responses via scanners and sensors will go on trial at a West Bank crossing point. By Sharmila Devi, April 13, 2006: TEXT
Qinetiq provides 'blueprint' for sell-offs. The flotation of Qinetiq, the former UK Ministry of Defence research laboratory, could provide a blueprint for future privatizations. By James Boxelland and Nicholas Timmins, February 22, 2006: TEXT
Aerospace engineers in high demand in Gulf. According to a study of 800 listed vacancies by Wynn-with Engineering, a recruitment company, 26 per cent are for jobs in the Gulf, 46 per cent in the UK and 25 per cent in continental Europe. By Peter Spiegel, January 9, 2006: TEXT
Anger at Malacca Strait risk label. Shipowners are taking issue with a risk assessment provided to the Joint War Committee (JWC) of Lloyd's Market Association by Aegis Defence Services, a UK-based security consultancy. By John Burton, August 5, 2005: TEXT
Pirates hold Malacca strait shipping hostage to fortune. Some shipowners have even called in private security to protect their vessels. By Stephen Fidler and Arlen Harris, June 23, 2005: TEXT
Private security contractors are key to making recovery efforts possible in Iraq - Letter to the Editor by Doug Brooks. Although contractors are already subject to a myriad of laws and regulations, International Peace Operations Association members have been seeking to further improve regulation and oversight. May 12, 2005: TEXT
Private armies march into a legal vacuum. A handful of legal cases in the US regarding allegations of contractor abuse in Iraq are beginning to define the legal boundaries under which these companies can operate. By Thomas Catan, February 10, 2005: TEXT
