According to the New York Time, Erik Prince billionaire founder of Blackwater was hired by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi to put together an 800-member battalion of foreign troops for the U.A.E., according to former employees on the project, American officials and corporate documents obtained by a reputable source.

The force is intended to conduct special operations missions inside and outside the country, defend oil pipelines and skyscrapers from terrorist attacks and put down internal revolts, the documents show. Such troops could be deployed if the Emirates faced unrest in their crowded labor camps or were challenged by pro-democracy protests like those sweeping the Arab world this year.

The U.A.E.’s rulers, viewing their own military as inadequate, also hope that the troops could blunt the regional aggression of ... Tovább »

A Melbourne father of two who went to fight against Islamic State has returned home after breaking Australia's newest terror law.

George Khamis is an Iraqi-born call-centre operator from Melbourne.

He joined an Assyrian militia called Dwekh Nawsha, which translates as "self sacrificers" and was stationed just two kilometres from IS –held town Batnaya.

The Australian government has recently passed a new terror law that criminalises Australians travelling to fight for, or against, Islamic State. It is a crime punishable by life in prison.In August last year Islamic State ransacked the town of Baqofa but were forced back —the Dwek Nawsha is stationed there to hold the line against the rebels.

"Basically I’m ... Tovább »

So you’re getting out of the military soon, or separated recently and you thought you would jump into the world of private contracting.  The pay is lucrative, the brotherhood you miss from military life is there, and you like to travel – so why not?  Whether it’s the glamorous world of high threat mobile security or just the logistics job on a FOB overseas, there are a few things you should know before going into the game.

First and foremost, you need to discuss this with your spouse/significant other/kids/cat/etc… before deciding on this. If you’re single and don’t like women, then you can skip this part. Working overseas is tough on family life, especially kids and marriages/relationships.  If you thought yearlong deployments were tough while in the military, now add in coming home for a few weeks every 3-6 months and trying to fit back into ... Tovább »

A Royal Marine who became the first Briton to be killed while fighting against ISIS was laid to rest today (Thursday) as hundreds of Kurdish mourners gathered to pay their respects
Mr Scurfield's body was flown to Manchester last week because the People’s Protection Unit (YPG), who he was fighting alongside, has a large base in the city.
His coffin was given a hero's welcome as he passed while mourners, many in tears, paid tribute to the ex-marine - known as Kosta to his comrades - and threw flowers at his coffin as it passed. 
There were shouts of 'martyr' and 'hero' from the crowd, many of whom carried his picture.
His mother Vasliki said she was proud of the her son for standing up ... Tovább »