Private Military Corporations Providing Aviation Services: Profit or Problem? Cover Image

Soukromé vojenské společnosti poskytující letecké služby: přínos nebo problém?
Private Military Corporations Providing Aviation Services: Profit or Problem?

Author(s): Lukáš Visingr
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: Soukromé vojenské společnosti; žoldnéři; outsourcing vojenství; letectví; Private Military Corporations; mercenaries; military outsourcing; aviation

Summary/Abstract: The article provides basic information about nowadays Private Military Corporations (PMCs), presents some of their typologies and focuses on PMCs that provide aviation services. These cover wide range from logistic support and maintenance through training and consultations to direct battlefield engagement. The text also analyzes the main advantages and disadvantages resulting from contracting these firms for states and international community.

  • Issue Year: 7/2007
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 97-106
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech