mercenaries

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"Mercenaries involved in drone operations even named their wi-fi network their unit name - linked to a company operated out of the UAE."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Mercenaries known as Mamertines, who were based in northeastern Sicily, supplied the spark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Mercenaries of the Wagner Group have served as shock troops in Ukraine and are expanding their presence in West Africa.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023

Mercenaries Soldiers who work for a company instead of a country are called “mercenaries”.

From NewsForKids.net • Jun. 27, 2023

The Passengers tell us it is the Determination of the Court of France to prevent the Russian Troops from coming to America, and that General Howe can expect no Reinforcement of foreign Mercenaries this year.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo