Hackers, Hoodies, and Helmets: Technology and the changing f

Hackers, Hoodies, and Helmets: Technology and the changing face of Russian private military contractors

This issue brief explores the technological capabilities of Russian private military companies and how they are used across various types of missions in support of and in parallel with Russian policy.

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