Armor Group
ArmorGroup International is a British company providing private security. It was founded in 1981 and was listed on the London Stock Exchange until 6 June 2008 (it was acquired by G4S plc in April 2008).
ArmorGroup provides protective security services, risk management consultancy, security training and mine action services. It has 38 offices in 27 countries, including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Colombia, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria and Sudan.
It is a founder and full member of the International Peace Operations Association (IPOA), the British Association of Private Security Companies (BAPSC) and the Private Security Company Association of Iraq (PSCAI).
ArmorGroup is managed by Noel Philp, Chief Operating Officer; Matthew Brabin, M.D. and Christopher Beese, chief administrative officer.
Read more about Armor Group: History, ArmorGroup North America, Inc. Scandal in Afghanistan, Warlord Scandal in Afghanistan, The Danny Fitzsimons Case, Services, Iraq War
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