Israel and new Gulf allies consider setting up common security structure

Iran and Russia finalise fresh drone deal 

Moscow and Tehran are finalising a new deal for four distinct classes of drone systems already used in Russia's war on Ukraine. Both countries continue to deny these deliveries, despite 'leaks' from Iranian officials.

• CHINA - Xi Jinping's PM choices both from security world
  

• UNITED KINGDOM - MoD staffs new Defence Cyber Academy
  

• FRANCE - DGSI to oversee inter-service intelligence training

• ISRAEL/BAHRAIN - Tel Aviv seals security deal with Manama

• FRANCE - Pro digital sovereignty lobby headed by former Huawei consultant

Qatar and Bahrain still squabbling despite end to blockade 

Territorial disputes, dynastic tensions and property seizures are clear signs that Doha and Manama's relations are still far from harmonious despite the lifting of the regional blockade on Qatar. The latter, which has not reconciled with Israel, is also vexed that Bahrain's alliance with the Jewish state appears to be growing ever stronger.

Ex-Circinus executives forge new careers in Abu Dhabi 

Circinus, which used to monitor social media for the UAE, has fallen from grace since its owner, Republican Party sponsor Eliot Broidy, ran afoul of foreign lobbying laws. But former executives of the company, including ex-CIA officers, continue to prosper both in Abu Dhabi and in Eastern Europe.

Ex-NSA Keith Alexander firmly behind Amazon as it expands in Middle East 

Keith Alexander's cybersecurities firm IronNet continues to pursue markets in the Gulf states with a new, secret public contract, on the heels of its partner Amazon which is poised to open a new office in Kuwait.

Ali Al Shamsi sent to Washington to draw up anti-Houthi axis 

The Emirati spymaster has been picked to discuss with top US security officials ways to counter Yemen's pro-Iran Houthi militia as the UAE urges Israel to join the alliance, not the least by means of its US contacts.

Bahrain reorganises intelligence services to work closer with Israel 

Bahrain is determined to beef up the technological capacities of its intelligence services and strengthen its cooperation with Israel, its Strategic Security Bureau now dealing directly with Israeli intelligence.