Jun 27, 2023, 07:50 PM IST
Mercenary armies are in news again after Wagner Group briefly launched an armed rebellion against Russia.
The mutiny was led by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is now reportedly moved to Belarus.
A mercenary is a private army of individuals who join a military conflict for personal profit.
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Mercenaries are stationed throughout the world fighting conflicts for governments.
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Know about some most powerful mercenary armies
Aegis Defense Services: Now a part of GardaWorld since 2015, it is one of the largest privately owned integrated physical security companies in the world.
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Triple Canopy: It operates in nearly 40 countries and has members of former US Army Special Forces veterans and Delta Force personnel.
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Defion Internacional: It recruits and trains thousands of fighters to provide worldwide services.
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Unity Resources Group: It comprises veterans mostly from Australia. It operates across Africa, the Middle East and other locations.
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Erinys: It has guarded most of Iraq's vital oil assets.
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