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Author of book about France's DGSI faces trial after secret recordings found

The trial of a journalist who allegedly disclosed classified information in a book about France's domestic intelligence service is expected to begin in 2025. Secret recordings allegedly show contacts with a former agent, in a case defence lawyers say is aimed at intimidating the press.

Europe, Russia
What Russian GPS jammers are really targeting in Estonia

The tactical intelligence war playing out between Moscow and NATO is having an impact on Estonia's airports, amid fears of Russian movements in the region. Yet the actual targets are elsewhere.

The Agencies' Gazette
Chinese PM's flights downgraded, new French Defence Attaché in Beijing, DGSE's spy writers

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

China PM snubbed on state flights

France/China New French Defence Attaché in Beijing

France Spy writers churning out the books at DGSE

France, Iraq
French defence manufacturers in Iraq predicament

France's defence industry was keen to make its mark at the latest Iraqi defence trade fair, but there were many key players who were not invited so that those attending could appear united.

China, France, UAE, United States
Foreign Legion veterans no longer needed to watch over disgraced Binance cryptocurrency group boss

Chinese businessman Changpeng Zhao was finally sentenced to four months in prison for infringing US anti-money laundering regulations, despite his efforts to stay out of custody. He had offered to put himself under house arrest under the surveillance of former members of the French Foreign Legion.