Exclusive: Inside India's shadowy offensive cyber-business

Appin Security is no more, however India continues to be at the forefront of offensive hacking. After an in-depth investigation, Intelligence Online can reveal that the cyber-security firm Phronesis is now spearheading the Indian government's cyber-offensive strategy. [...]

Fieldsports supplies guns to protect European diplomats

The small Maltese company that has made its mark in recent years supplying weapons to private security firms working for the European Union has also partnered with Erik Prince. [...]

Houthi intelligence looks to professionalise

Up against an Arab coalition that has the direct support of the United States, Houthi leader Abdelmalek Al Houthi is looking to improve his intelligence services' modus operandi. [...]

Fubutech, the Kremlin's little Palantir

The Muscovite start-up is putting its web surveillance algorithms and face recognition technology at the service of the Russian security services. [...]

Emerging SIGINT powers seek own cyber-bounty hunters

Abu Dhabi and Singapore are increasingly positioning themselves in this strategic market. [...]

IOSI, Gulf's go-to NGO for targeting Iranian networks in Latin America

Under the cover of fighting against narcotics trafficking and terrorism, Venezuelan opponent Johan Obdola, who heads the International Organization for Security and Intelligence, is tracking down Hezbollah in South America. [...]

Downing Street banks on "Fusion Doctrine" to beat Kremlin Free

The British government has evoked the situation with Russia to affirm the importance of its new national security "Fusion Doctrine". [...]

Pentagon looking to do without humans for strike targeting

The Pentagon launched a programme coordinated by its research agency, DARPA, earlier this month, that aims to develop autonomous targeting [...]

Russian ambassadors battle it out amid espionage accusations

Former Russian ambassador to France Alexander Orlov's profound dislike for his successor Alexei Mechkov appears to be deepening even further. [...]

Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

According to our sources, the French intelligence services are keeping a close eye on contacts between the Russian authorities and [...]

Tehran braces for tension at home

Iran's ministry of intelligence, the Vaja (Vezarat-e Ettela'at Jomhuri-ye Eslami-ye Iran, MOIS), is concerned about renewed efforts by its neighbours [...]

Black Cube prospects in Paris under French intelligence's watchful eye

According to Intelligence Online's sources, the DGSI, France's internal intelligence service, is keeping close tabs on Black Cube's moves in [...]

Ouahlima, Al Thanis' favourite consultant in Paris

Far from the limelight, Mohamed Ouahlima is increasingly the go-to intermediary for the Qatari ruling family's private investments in France. [...]

Keith Alexander, Andre Pienaar strengthen alliance

IronNet Cybersecurity, the firm founded by former NSA chief Keith Alexander (IOL 790), has drawn investment from everyone who is [...]

Maude, Richards, Pienaar advise Bahrain

According to our sources, Francis Maude Associates (FMA, IOL 803), the firm founded by Britain's former trade and external investment [...]

Lockheed tries to enter breach between Modi and Putin

Narendra Modi's Indian nationalist government is not as close to Russia as the ruling Congress Party before it, turning India into a renewed target for the US defence industry. [...]

Lawsuit sheds light on ODAS' relationships in Riyadh

Sidelined from future Franco-Saudi defence deals, the French military exports agency is being sued by an angry former consultant. [...]

New York Plaza Hotel's new owner Shahal Khan, a cyber-security and mining entrepreneur

Imad Lahoud helps Airbus partner Atlas Aerospace fly high

After a turbulent time in the headlines in France, Imad Lahoud is recovering nicely in Abu Dhabi in the shadow of the Al Mutawaa family's Atlas Group. [...]

Tanguy Darbois keeps Russian doors open for Paris

Georgian-born consultant Tanguy Darbois is keeping the former Soviet zone warm for French companies, despite the ongoing international tensions. [...]

Signals intelligence used to track satellites

DGSE, GCHQ, BND, hooked on American FPGAs

Intelligence services, impressed with what these integrated circuits can offer, are increasingly building FPGAs into their systems. [...]

Startup's programmable microchips may resolve ITAR export woes