World News
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Three British servicemen killed by Afghan soldier
(BBC) Three British soldiers have been killed and four injured by a renegade Afghan soldier in Afghanistan, the Ministry of... -
‘Suicide vest’ found after Uganda World Cup blasts
(BBC) An unexploded suicide vest has been found in Kampala after Sunday’s deadly attack on people watching the World Cup... -
Yemen arrests al-Qaeda suspects
“Two al-Qaeda elements were arrested during a raid on a house where cell members were hiding, and eight others were... -
The death toll in a double suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan has risen... -
Five US soldiers killed in Afghanistan attacks
Five US soldiers have been killed in separate incidents of violence in Afghanistan, Nato has said. Three died in east Afghanistan... -
US airline ‘loses Netanyahu bodyguard guns’
(BBC) Not even officers from Israeli security service Shin Bet can escape the scourge of lost luggage it seems. A bag... -
Nato airstrike kills five Afghan soldiers
(BBC) Five Afghan soldiers have accidentally been killed in a Nato airstrike, officials in Afghanistan have said. A spokesman for the... -
Russia and US said to be planning spy exchange
(BBC) A prisoner swap is being planned to bring 10 suspected Russian spies back from the US, according to reports... -
Suicide bomber kills Iraqi Shia pilgrims
(BBC) At least 33 people have been killed and 100 wounded in a series of bomb attacks on Shia pilgrims... -
Greek police, rioters clash
(Reuters) – Greek police fired teargas at rioters shouting “burn parliament” in Athens on Tuesday but fewer ordinary Greeks turned...
International Crime News
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Alleged ‘mafia boss’ among suspects arrested in Italy
(BBC) The man believed to be the “top boss” of an alleged Italian crime family is among those arrested in... -
British fugitive kills himself
One of Britain’s biggest ever manhunts has ended with the fugitive killing himself after a six-hour stand-off with police. After seven days on... -
Bahamas police catch fugitive Barefoot Bandit
Police in the Bahamas say they have captured a fugitive US teenager known as the Barefoot Bandit. Colton Harris-Moore was caught... -
Poles to extradite Israeli ‘linked to Dubai murder’
(BBC) A Polish court has ruled that an alleged Israeli Mossad agent can be extradited to Germany. Uri Brodsky is suspected... -
Police hunt for gunman
(BBC)The camp where suspected armed killer Raoul Moat has been living rough while on the run has been found by... -
Fears of rape in Kenya’s slums ‘trap women’
(BBC) Fear of sexual violence is keeping poor Kenyan women away from communal toilets, and increasing the risk of disease,... -
Jamaica drug lord eludes capture
(Al Jazeera) Jamaican security forces have claimed control of an alleged drug kingpin’s slum stronghold after days of fighting, but... -
Pirate’ trial opens in Netherlands
(Al Jazeera)The first ever European trial of suspected Somali pirates has opened in the Netherlands, with the five accused men... -
Blast kills six outside theatre in Stavropol, Russia
(BBC) A bomb has killed at least six people and injured about 40 outside a concert hall in Stavropol, southern... -
Thailand policemen targeted in Bangkok attacks
Two policeman have been killed and several people wounded in the Thai capital, Bangkok, officials said. One policeman was killed in...
PMCs and PSCs News
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Jamaica drug lord eludes capture
(Al Jazeera) Jamaican security forces have claimed control of an alleged drug kingpin’s slum stronghold after days of fighting, but... -
Charges Eyed for Ex-Blackwater Chief
WASHINGTON(AP) — Federal prosecutors are considering filing weapons charges against former top officials of the Blackwater Worldwide private ... -
Private Spies: DOD Investigating Use Of Contractors To Track, Kill Militants
WASHINGTON — A Defense Department official is under investigation for allegedly hiring private contractors to gather intelligence on suspected insurgents... -
Rethink Afghanistan: U.S. Should Stop Outsourcing To Military Contractors
(New York Times) On Sunday, the New York Times reported that a U.S. Defense Department official is under investigation for using private... -
Private Military Contractors as Buzz Lightyear: To Afghanistan and Beyond
(David Isenberg) While the role and impact of private military and security contractors in Iraq is hardly a spent issue,... -
Africom Assists Security, Stability Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Africa Partnership Station, a U.S.-led response to requests by African nations for maritime training, is now... -
Nigeria: Christian Muslim violence perpetrated by mercenaries?
(AFRIK.COM)The return to sectarian violence in the Plateau State city of Jos has been largely described as a revenge from... -
Africa aims to regulate ‘mercenary’ industry
ADDIS ABABA —(AFP) Five African states agreed Friday to step up efforts to regulate mercenary activity on the continent amid... -
Army launches investigation: Corrupt Afghans stealing millions from aid funds
(BBC) Money that is supposed to help impoverished civilians and farmers is ending up in the hands of the Taliban,... -
Metrorail cancelling security contracts – DA
(Politicsweb)Leaked documents indicate that Metrorail will on 12 March 2010 cancel contracts with security companies that have been providing safety...
ACG Activities
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ACG Private Contractor Data Base (PCDB) & Private Contractor Job Board (PCJB) ARE NOW OPEN!!!
ACG Private Contractor Data Base (PCDB) and Private Contractor Job Board (PCJB) ARE NOW OPEN!!! The idea is to to provide the... -
Close Protection Training Course in Slovenia
In February Alpha Combat Group (ACG) is conducting the Close Protection Training Course in Slovenia. ACG Training Center is located...
ACG Training Services News
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АCG Conditional Shooting Training is unique training service provided by Alpha Combat Group and it’s partner Klub Strelaca “JEDINICA“ from Serbia. This... -
ACG Tactical Driving Course
In February ACG Operations LLC, Alpha Combat Group together with it’s partners from Bulgaria conducted promo Tactical Driving Course at Training... -
ACG Tactial Weapons Training Course
On February 25th, 26th and 27th 2010 Alpha Combat Group (ACG) conducted Tactical Weapons Training Course in Czech Republic. This... -
Alpha Combat Group started promoting Training Services on YouTube WebSite
Alpha Combat Group (ACG), the part of ACG Operations LLC, wish to announce that on 13th of December 2009, the...
