Redut, also known as Redoubt, Redut-Antiterror or Centre R, formerly known as "Shield", is a Russian Private Military Company (PMC) that is a part of the "Antiterror-family" — which consists of similarly named PMCs that protect commercial operations of Russian companies. It is currently deployed by Russia in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to an RFE/RL investigation, "Redut" is fully controlled and managed by GRU.
Redut PMC and GRU fighters being prosecuted in Kobelevskiy District Court, Poltava Oblast
Torture pit for ATO veterans in Borova, Kharkiv Oblast
A private military company (PMC) or private military and security company (PMSC) is a private company providing armed combat or security services for financial gain. PMCs refer to their personnel as "security contractors" or "private military contractors".
Ugandan nationals contracted to Triple Canopy during training in Iraq, 2011
David Stirling, founder of the SAS, founded a PMC in the 1960s.
Armed contractors aboard a merchant ship to deter piracy.
Iraqi contract security in the International (Green) Zone of Baghdad