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A drone surface exercise during the 2024 REPMUS NATO event in Portugal, on 4 October 2024. © Royal Navy/LPhot Daniel Bladen/Handout via Reuters

REPMUS sees Germany's Stark Defence and Quantum Systems get up to speed with naval drones

At the NATO military exercise in Portugal currently underway, the two firms will showcase their naval drone architectures and demonstrate expertise in data fusion against a highly experienced Ukrainian ecosystem.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity, Defence, Contractors 14.09.2026

The Federal Chancellery in Berlin.© Imago/dts Nachrichtenagentur/Reuters

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Berlin proves open to criticism on intelligence matters

The Intelligence College in Europe, presided this year by Germany, has awarded a research paper highlighting German intelligence's shortcomings with an honourable mention. Berlin has not objected to this decision, indeed the paper is in line with the country's ongoing radical intelligence overhaul.

Subscribers only Agencies 27.08.2026

Germany's intelligence coordinator Philipp Wolff, on 4 June 2025 in Berlin. © Imago/dts Nachrichtenagentur via Reuters Connect

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Philipp Wolff, the strategist driving Germany's intelligence overhaul

Philipp Wolff, a lawyer with prior experience at the BND, is spearheading the sweeping reforms currently shaking up the German security apparatus. He has close ties to France and frequently travels across Europe to brief partner agencies on the revolution underway in Berlin.

Subscribers only Agencies 17.07.2026

Europol's headquarters in The Hague.© John Thys/AFP

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European capitals eye top jobs at Europol and Frontex

The top jobs at the European agencies responsible for police cooperation and border control within the EU are up for grabs in the coming months. A succession race is now underway, with several countries taking up positions.

Subscribers only Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 14.07.2026

German firm Kartina Digital providing access in EU to sanctioned Russian TV channels

For a few euros a month, a German IPTV company enables its customers to access Russian TV channels that are otherwise banned from broadcast in the European Union.

Subscribers only Operations 14.07.2026

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BND's new diplomat-VP embodies spy service's sweeping reform drive

Maximilian Rasch, who on 1 July was appointed vice president of the BND (German foreign intelligence service). © Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform/Sipa USA/Reuters

Subscribers only Agencies 06.07.2026

Bundeswehr looks to procure American autonomous weapons via intermediaries

Autonomous weapons are a sensitive issue in Germany, but the army has been quietly testing a US system. Although no contract has been signed, the network of intermediaries involved in the operation are now at loggerheads in court.

Subscribers only Defence, Contractors 15.06.2026

Intelligence services ramp up efforts to attract new recruits

The German intelligence services, particularly the recently revamped BND, are increasingly staging conferences and targeting their communications with the aim of attracting new recruits from both the civilian and military sectors.

Subscribers only Agencies 05.06.2026

BND Headquarters, in Mitte, Berlin, on 28 June 2022.

BND warns business leaders of Russian threat

Germany's BND foreign intelligence service sent a memo earlier this week to several major German-owned companies warning them of the risks bearing on their executives in this current period of heightened geopolitical tensions.

Subscribers only Agencies, Corporate Intel 04.06.2026

Recent promotions fuel resentment among BND staff as new overhaul looms

A newly created position of communications director in Germany's foreign intelligence service has riled personnel, who remain without pay raises amid wide-reaching reforms of the agency's administrative structure.

Subscribers only Agencies 26.05.2026

Martin Jaeger, BND director since September 2025, has launched a major reform of the service.

Ex-legionnaire turned fugitive Davids Krumins arrested in Latvia

The Latvian State Police announced on 21 May the arrest and detention of the Latvian national Davids Krumins, a veteran of the French Foreign Legion who had gone on the run in January to avoid extradition to Germany.

Subscribers only Operations 25.05.2026

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Fresh ChapsVision-Berlin deal could herald EU intel consolidation

The German domestic intelligence service has signed a contract with French firm Chapsvision to use their intelligence data fusion software. The deal marks the first step towards a potential consolidated European pushback against the dominance of the current market leader, US group Palantir.

Subscribers only Agencies, Cybersecurity 15.05.2026

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In Europe, critical infrastructure operators bolster their anti-drone solutions

Operators of critical infrastructure in Europe are stepping up their efforts to combat drones. This is notably the case for TenneT, which operates Germany's extra-high-voltage power grid and is heavily involved in connecting the North Sea offshore grid.

Subscribers only Contractors 29.04.2026

European spy agencies keeping tabs on Russian lawyer in Germany

Several European intelligence services are monitoring the activities of a Russian lawyer who is a familiar face in the ex-GDR and has close ties to an organisation known to act as a front for Russian security agencies.

Subscribers only Operations 15.04.2026

Berlin tours Europe for tips to bolster intelligence capabilities

German security chiefs are consulting widely across Europe on a number of intelligence-related initiatives, including restructuring the BND, creating a National Security Council, and changing intelligence coordination.

Subscribers only Agencies, Back-Door Diplomacy 08.04.2026

German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) headquarters in Berlin.

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1st RPIMa's new boss, London and disinformation, Berlin and Syrian services, KMT leader in Beijing

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

FranceThe next 1st RPIMa commander, HEC and Institut Montaigne fellow

UKLondon follows Paris et al in fight against disinformation

GermanyBerlin forced to rely on Syrian authorities

China/TaiwanBehind KMT chairwoman's invite to Beijing

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German startup turns Russian troops' Telegram feeds into actionable intel

Lancelot Systems has developed a platform that can expose weaknesses in the Kremlin's command structure by scooping up and analysing data from the Telegram channels used by Russian soldiers.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 24.03.2026

Merlin Hipp, CEO of Lancelot Systems, will present his Gral tool at the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum on 20 February 2026.

High-ranking BND official falls victim to Russian phishing campaign on Signal and WhatsApp

A Russian phishing campaign has targeted European intelligence agents, diplomats, politicians and journalists. The list of identified victims has been shared among the affected countries. A senior official from Germany's BND federal intelligence service is among them.

Subscribers only Operations 18.03.2026

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Political battles begin as German intelligence's 'Big Bang' takes shape

From new powers to exponentially increased budgets, Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to revolutionise Germany's services, even if many obstacles remain. We take a look at the biggest legislative project on the European continent in the field of intelligence.

Subscribers only Agencies, Defence 13.02.2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and BND chief Martin Jäger in Berlin, on 11 September 2025.

Berlin issues warning about Palantir Ukraine project

The German military's cyber centre has warned manufacturers and federal intelligence services about the data room set up by Palantir and Ukraine's Brave1 to harness battlefield data libraries. Berlin fears a loss of control over AI models.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity, Defence 05.02.2026

Protests outside the German Chancellery in Berlin against the federal government's adoption of Palantir software, on 3 September 2023.

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Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in iconic locations, spies are now also busy looking for holiday gifts. Intelligence Online has unearthed a selection of tradecraft goodies, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items.

Subscribers only Contractors 19.12.2025

Intelligence Online's 2025 selection of festive gifts.

Berlin's intelligence alliance with Seoul in the balance

Still reeling from Seoul's missteps, Germany's BND is closely monitoring the major shake-up underway within South Korea's National Intelligence Service and its new approach in the face of Pyongyang.

Subscribers only Agencies 08.12.2025

The headquarters of the Federal Intelligence Service BND, in Berlin, Germany.

EU delegation cancels Kyiv trip due to presence of German far-right lawmaker

The European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence has decided at the last minute against sending a delegation to Kyiv. The group was to include German far-right AfD lawmaker Hans Neuhoff, who was in Russia only two weeks ago.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 04.12.2025

German MEP Hans Neuhoff (AfD) at the European Parliament in Brussels on 9 December 2024.

German counter-intelligence tracks down spies infiltrating hackathons

In Hamburg and then Berlin, the MAD foiled two attempts to sneak into events organised by the European Defence Tech Hub. A Taiwanese participant and a Berlin-based consultant of Russian origin were targeting strategic projects for Ukraine.

Subscribers only Operations, Cybersecurity, Defence 24.11.2025

The European Defence Tech Hub hackathon at DeltaQuad HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 March 2025.

Lancelot Systems, the start-up at the heart of the drone algorithm war

Ghost data (2/2) – Behind the drone war in Ukraine, another battle is raging over video feeds. German start-up Lancelot Systems has industrialised the harvesting of front line imagery to provide its prototypes with identification models so they can operate semi-autonomously.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 23.10.2025

Video samples from mass video data collection operations.

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REPMUS sees Germany's Stark Defence and Quantum Systems get up to speed with naval drones

Spotlight
Berlin proves open to criticism on intelligence matters

Spymaster
Philipp Wolff, the strategist driving Germany's intelligence overhaul

Spotlight
European capitals eye top jobs at Europol and Frontex

German firm Kartina Digital providing access in EU to sanctioned Russian TV channels

Spotlight
BND's new diplomat-VP embodies spy service's sweeping reform drive

Bundeswehr looks to procure American autonomous weapons via intermediaries

Intelligence services ramp up efforts to attract new recruits

BND warns business leaders of Russian threat

Recent promotions fuel resentment among BND staff as new overhaul looms

Ex-legionnaire turned fugitive Davids Krumins arrested in Latvia

Spotlight
Fresh ChapsVision-Berlin deal could herald EU intel consolidation

In Europe, critical infrastructure operators bolster their anti-drone solutions

European spy agencies keeping tabs on Russian lawyer in Germany

Berlin tours Europe for tips to bolster intelligence capabilities

The Agencies' Gazette
1st RPIMa's new boss, London and disinformation, Berlin and Syrian services, KMT leader in Beijing

FranceThe next 1st RPIMa commander, HEC and Institut Montaigne fellow

UKLondon follows Paris et al in fight against disinformation

GermanyBerlin forced to rely on Syrian authorities

China/TaiwanBehind KMT chairwoman's invite to Beijing

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German startup turns Russian troops' Telegram feeds into actionable intel

High-ranking BND official falls victim to Russian phishing campaign on Signal and WhatsApp

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Political battles begin as German intelligence's 'Big Bang' takes shape

Berlin issues warning about Palantir Ukraine project

Spy Way of Life
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Berlin's intelligence alliance with Seoul in the balance

EU delegation cancels Kyiv trip due to presence of German far-right lawmaker

German counter-intelligence tracks down spies infiltrating hackathons

Lancelot Systems, the start-up at the heart of the drone algorithm war

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REPMUS sees Germany's Stark Defence and Quantum Systems get up to speed with naval drones

Spotlight Berlin proves open to criticism on intelligence matters

Spymaster Philipp Wolff, the strategist driving Germany's intelligence overhaul

Spotlight European capitals eye top jobs at Europol and Frontex

German firm Kartina Digital providing access in EU to sanctioned Russian TV channels

Spotlight BND's new diplomat-VP embodies spy service's sweeping reform drive

Bundeswehr looks to procure American autonomous weapons via intermediaries

Intelligence services ramp up efforts to attract new recruits

BND warns business leaders of Russian threat

Recent promotions fuel resentment among BND staff as new overhaul looms

Ex-legionnaire turned fugitive Davids Krumins arrested in Latvia

Spotlight Fresh ChapsVision-Berlin deal could herald EU intel consolidation

In Europe, critical infrastructure operators bolster their anti-drone solutions

European spy agencies keeping tabs on Russian lawyer in Germany

Berlin tours Europe for tips to bolster intelligence capabilities

The Agencies' Gazette 1st RPIMa's new boss, London and disinformation, Berlin and Syrian services, KMT leader in Beijing

FranceThe next 1st RPIMa commander, HEC and Institut Montaigne fellow

UKLondon follows Paris et al in fight against disinformation

GermanyBerlin forced to rely on Syrian authorities

China/TaiwanBehind KMT chairwoman's invite to Beijing

Spotlight German startup turns Russian troops' Telegram feeds into actionable intel

High-ranking BND official falls victim to Russian phishing campaign on Signal and WhatsApp

Spotlight Political battles begin as German intelligence's 'Big Bang' takes shape

Berlin issues warning about Palantir Ukraine project

Spy Way of Life Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Berlin's intelligence alliance with Seoul in the balance

EU delegation cancels Kyiv trip due to presence of German far-right lawmaker

German counter-intelligence tracks down spies infiltrating hackathons

Lancelot Systems, the start-up at the heart of the drone algorithm war

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Berlin proves open to criticism on intelligence matters

Spymaster
Philipp Wolff, the strategist driving Germany's intelligence overhaul

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European capitals eye top jobs at Europol and Frontex

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BND's new diplomat-VP embodies spy service's sweeping reform drive

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Fresh ChapsVision-Berlin deal could herald EU intel consolidation

The Agencies' Gazette
1st RPIMa's new boss, London and disinformation, Berlin and Syrian services, KMT leader in Beijing

Spotlight
German startup turns Russian troops' Telegram feeds into actionable intel

Spotlight
Political battles begin as German intelligence's 'Big Bang' takes shape

Spy Way of Life
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season