Iraq
GardaWorld retains FCDO security mega-contract in Iraq

Spotlight | Afghanistan, Europe
Competition for huge EU security contract in Afghanistan highly charged

The European Union is preparing its grand return to Kabul, which is now in the hands of the Taliban. But first it is seeking to ensure security on the ground, which is no mean feat given the situation there.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
G4S bumps out Amarante in Pretoria, ex-NSSIF officer turns private, former CIA officer goes solo, Montrose Associates expands

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BrusselsG4S, not Amarante, to protect EEAS team in Pretoria

LondonFormer MI6 officer moves into consultancy

WashingtonEx-CIA officer Dug Popovich founds Area 52

LondonMontrose takes on new adviser

France, Iraq
French security firms struggle to get foot back in Iraq

The promise of contracts tied to large infrastructure projects made by Baghdad raised high hopes among French security specialists, particularly GEOS and Amarante. But these opportunities have yet to materialise.

Spotlight | Afghanistan
Armed security companies prepare for the start of a new era in Kabul

Along with Iraq, Afghanistan has been an eldorado for armed security companies over the last 20 years. With the departure of American troops on 30 August, that market suddenly dried up. This does not mean, however, that the country will no longer need armed security companies.

European Union, Iraq, United Kingdom
Brexit unleashes uncertainty on EU security contracts in Iraq

The EU will soon contract a new armed security supplier to protect its delegation in Erbil. Its representation in Baghdad may also be forced to relocate.

Europe
Fierce competition underway for EU security contract in Baghdad

In line with the security apparatus it has in place in Afghanistan and Somalia, the EU is poised to issue a major contract to protect a compound for its diplomats in Baghdad.