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Russia, Ukraine
GUR concerned as Russia's Varyag Brigade extends drone warfare to Dnipro delta

Ukraine's military intelligence has been monitoring the rising capabilities of naval drones operated by Russia's 50th Varyag Brigade. The drones' integration into its air capabilities has become increasingly alarming for the Ukrainian units operating on the river and in the Black Sea.

Syria
The FATF financial crime watchdog conducts inspection in Damascus

Financial Action Task Force experts recently traveled to Syria to further monitor the country which currently features on the global watchdog's ‘grey list'. The new government in Damascus is eager to prove that it is making the necessary efforts to be removed from the list.

United States
Congress wants Pentagon's 'red team' hackers in NSA-accredited universities

Lawmakers hope to boost the appeal of careers in cybersecurity by building stronger ties between the Department of Defense cyber operations units and NSA-accredited higher education institutions.

France, United States
French customs explore US options for maritime surveillance

The terms for renewing France's SURMAR maritime surveillance from space project are currently being negotiated. At the heart of these talks, set to last until the end of the year, are much wider concerns over sovereignty.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Russian leaks access, ex-CIA opens own firm, Argus and Alsancak tender win

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonEx-US Treasury official offering banks access to Russian A7 group leaks data

WashingtonSenior CIA analyst strikes out on his own

BrusselsContinuity in EU security in Ankara with Argus and its local partner