Consider the following:

Wagner Group

Academi

The Olive Group

How many of them is / are private military or security contractors?

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Wagner Group: Wagner Group is a private military contractor (PMC) based in Russia that has gained notoriety for its involvement in conflicts around the world. While there may not be exact replicas of Wagner Group, there are other PMCs that operate in a similar manner and have been involved in various armed conflicts.
Academi (formerly known as Blackwater): Academi is an American private military contractor that provides security services, training, and logistics support. It gained widespread attention for its actions during the Iraq War, particularly the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, where its personnel were involved in the killing of Iraqi civilians. After the incident, the company faced legal challenges and underwent multiple rebrandings. Academi continues to operate in conflict zones worldwide, offering security services and training to governments and private clients.
The Olive Group: The Olive Group is a private security contractor headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It offers a range of services, including risk management, security consulting, and armed protection for clients operating in hostile environments. The company has been involved in various conflicts and post-conflict environments, providing security and logistics support. It has operated in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, working for both governmental and private clients.

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Wagner Group: Wagner Group is a private military contractor (PMC) based in Russia that has gained notoriety for its involvement in conflicts around the world. While there may not be exact replicas of Wagner Group, there are other PMCs that operate in a similar manner and have been involved in various armed conflicts.
Academi (formerly known as Blackwater): Academi is an American private military contractor that provides security services, training, and logistics support. It gained widespread attention for its actions during the Iraq War, particularly the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, where its personnel were involved in the killing of Iraqi civilians. After the incident, the company faced legal challenges and underwent multiple rebrandings. Academi continues to operate in conflict zones worldwide, offering security services and training to governments and private clients.
The Olive Group: The Olive Group is a private security contractor headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It offers a range of services, including risk management, security consulting, and armed protection for clients operating in hostile environments. The company has been involved in various conflicts and post-conflict environments, providing security and logistics support. It has operated in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, working for both governmental and private clients.

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