- Blackwater (company) - Wikipedia
Constellis, formerly Blackwater, is an American private military contractor founded on December 26, 1997, [2] by former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince [3] [4] It was renamed Xe Services in 2009, and was again renamed to Academi in 2011, after it was acquired by a group of private investors [5]
- BLACKWATER
Explore the enduring legacy of Blackwater, a cornerstone in the private military contractor sector, and its profound impact on global security Founded by Erik Prince, Blackwater rapidly became a key player in the field of private security, embodying American entrepreneurial spirit and a staunch commitment to national security
- Private Military Companies: Blackwater - Silent Professionals
During the war in Iraq, Blackwater was one of several private security companies use to guard officials, security guards, and military installations, train the Iraqi army and police forces, and provide other support for armed forces
- The Dark Truth about Blackwater - Brookings
Outsourcing the war to private military contractors such as Blackwater has shattered the United States' moral authority and its ability to win wars like that in Iraq
- The Evolution of Blackwater: From Controversy to Constellis . . .
Blackwater was a private military company founded in 1997 by former Navy SEALs Eric Prince and Al Clark It gained notoriety for its operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and was involved in several controversies, including the Nisour Square massacre Why did Blackwater change its name?
- The Rise and Fall of the Mercenary Formerly Known as Blackwater
January 1997: Blackwater is founded in North Carolina by former Navy SEAL Erik Prince, who uses inherited money from his father's auto-parts company to convert 6,000 acres of
- The Prince of Blackwater: Rise of a Private Military Empire
The story of Blackwater and Erik Prince is a complex narrative involving ambition, controversy, and the evolving role of private military contractors in modern warfare Blackwater's operations highlighted both the utility and the challenges of PMCs
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