Private military contractors (PMCs) continue to play a major role in global security operations in 2026. Once primarily associated with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, contractors are now involved in a wide range of missions, including security, training, logistics, intelligence support, and infrastructure protection around the world. Their presence reflects how modern military operations […]
The Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) remains one of the most significant overseas contracting programs supporting U.S. military operations around the world. Managed by the U.S. Army, LOGCAP allows the military to rapidly deploy contractor support for base operations, logistics, and infrastructure during both routine deployments and contingency operations.
Recent reporting indicates the United States is exploring the use of private military contractors (PMCs) to support American interests in Venezuela, rather than deploying conventional U.S. military forces. According to multiple sources familiar with the discussions, the approach under consideration would rely on private security and protection services to safeguard energy infrastructure, personnel, and commercial […]
Erik Prince, founder of the private military company Blackwater, is once again attempting to gain a foothold in Ukraine’s defense sector — this time by targeting the country’s growing drone manufacturing industry.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad remains one of America’s largest and most symbolic overseas missions — and once again, it finds itself under pressure. In June 2025, the State Department ordered a partial evacuation, pulling non-essential personnel out of Iraq as regional tensions escalated. The move underscored what many contractors and analysts already knew: while […]