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Chinese army-linked Beihang University weaves its web in France

A general view of the Chinese-French aviation school at Beihang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on 29 May 2023.
A general view of the Chinese-French aviation school at Beihang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on 29 May 2023. © CFOTO/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

Beihang University, which specialises in aeronautics and works closely with the Chinese defence industry, is increasingly targeting French academia. Intelligence Online reveals its latest incursions into France - moves the DGSI is monitoring closely.

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Thailand, Turkey
Ankara in race for Thai frigate contract

Launch ceremony for the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Tachai, at a dock in Samut Prakan's Phra Samut Chedi on 25 January 2023. The navy plans to acquire four additional frigates in 2026 and 2027.
Launch ceremony for the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Tachai, at a dock in Samut Prakan's Phra Samut Chedi on 25 January 2023. The navy plans to acquire four additional frigates in 2026 and 2027. © Somchai Poomlard/Bangkok Post/Bangkok Post via AFP

Turkey's TAIS Shipyards is prospecting Royal Thai Navy plans to acquire four frigates. Its local partner in Thailand has stronger links with the army than the navy, however.

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Europe, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
European Red Sea mission remains at full capacity despite ceasefire

The oil tanker Sounion, belonging to Greek firm Delta Tankers, was seriously damaged by a drone attack in the Red Sea last August.
The oil tanker Sounion, belonging to Greek firm Delta Tankers, was seriously damaged by a drone attack in the Red Sea last August. © Houthi Military Media/Handout via Reuters

The EU's Operation Aspides continues, despite a four-week lull in attacks in the Bab al-Mandab strait. Meanwhile, as the new Gaza ceasefire takes hold, questions are being raised about how the area's most serious attacks could have been prevented.

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