FORCE FOR HIRE — is a podcast that examines the often misunderstood world of private military contractors. Hosted by Michelle Harven and Desmon Farris, the series features conversations with contractors, defense analysts, and military professionals to break down misconceptions and provide a clearer understanding of the industry.
UKRAINE — The evolution of modern warfare is accelerating, and Erik Prince is positioning himself at the center of it once again—this time not with boots on the ground, but with autonomous systems in the sky. Prince is now backing Swarmer, a defense technology company focused on developing AI-powered drone swarms. The platform has already […]
Private military contractors refer to corporations whose mandate is to offer military services, including maintenance, strategic planning, procurement, intelligence collection, training, logistical support, and combat operations. Besides, they provide many essential services such as support services, security services, and protection of multinational economic interests in hostile regions. There is a rapid growth of private military […]
A newly surfaced federal lawsuit is reigniting one of the most controversial allegations to emerge from the war in Yemen—that a team of American military veterans was recruited to carry out targeted assassinations on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. At the center of the case is Anssaf Ali Mayo, a Yemeni politician who claims […]
IRAN — The U.S. Department of Defense is urgently searching for private contractors capable of delivering prefabricated, hardened shelter systems to protect American personnel as operations against Iran intensify. The request, issued through a “sources sought” notice, highlights the Pentagon’s need for transportable bunkers designed to withstand blast, fragmentation, and ballistic threats.