"Analysts will be expected to produce extremely detailed analytical products to build Patterns of Life (POL) and target descriptions." A colleague has sent me this very interesting job advert for an & #39;Imagery Analyst& #39; in #Africa... 1/2 #surveillance https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=d484de5e7720ff3e">https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob...

It seems to be connected to US Special Operations Command Central units & the description would indicate #drone #surveillance, probably for #MENA. But it also should remind us just how embedded the #USA military is across #Africa, and it& #39;s barely discussed 2/2 @SurveilSouth

Aevex Aerospace claims to be a "global leader in full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions" and "empowering people to make the world a safer place" - #businessbullshit is particularly sinister in #military contexts. https://www.aevex.com/ ">https://www.aevex.com/">...

Oh, it& #39;s been named as one of America& #39;s "fastest growing companies" - looks like drone wars are good business... https://www.aevex.com/aevex-aerospace-named-to-inc-magazines-annual-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companies/">https://www.aevex.com/aevex-aer...

They seem to be backed by #BainCapital, a massive and notorious private equity firm, formerly associated with MItt Romney, and one of the major backers of Dunkin& #39; Donuts. From #drone war to #donuts. Don& #39;t you just love #capitalism? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤮" title="Face vomiting" aria-label="Emoji: Face vomiting">

But, look! They work for charity. They help orphans. There is some serious dissociation required to do these kinds of jobs. Some kids are terrorists, some are helpless orphans. But don& #39;t worry, Aevex& #39;s analytics can tell us which are which! #surveillance https://www.aevex.com/aevex-aerospace-team-member-took-part-in-a-humanitarian-mission-to-support-an-orphanage-in-niger/">https://www.aevex.com/aevex-aer...