France, Ukraine, United States
Race on between Rafale and FA-18 to replace Ukraine's MiG

Spotlight | Ukraine
Kyiv rushes to scoop up used Russian jets

As sanctions against Moscow reverberate, more and more countries are quietly trying to offload their fleets of Russian-made fighter planes, which are now deprived of technical support. But only one buyer, acting through discreet brokers, has shown any interest: Ukraine.

The Agencies' Gazette
PKK leaders, DGSI, SCO, DoS in Georgia, France-Ukraine

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, from Sinjar to Paris via Shanghai, Kyiv, Washington and Tbilisi.

IraqPKK renews high command's mandate and reaffirms strategic priorities

FranceDGSI's role in counterterrorism secured

Russia/ChinaBeijing counts on Russia to promote SCO

USA/GeorgiaWashington confirms its commitment to Tbilisi

France/UkraineFlorence Parly sticks to low estimate on Paris's Ukraine spending

Ukraine, United States
'Minor incursion' or not, US still leading light weapon deliveries to Kyiv

Even as the White House briefly took a more tempered pitch in the on-going trading of threats between the US and Russia over Ukraine, US aid, backed with new arms suppliers, continues to help Kyiv build up its defence.

France, Ukraine
Paris pays the price for Kyiv's ruthlessness towards Arsen Avakov

The French government will struggle to resurrect its hopes for military-industrial business opportunities in Kyiv with Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, determined to reduce the influence of the networks of former Interior minister Arsen Avakov, who was Paris's key liaison in the country.

Ukraine, United States
Progresstech in prime position to support Boeing's ambitions in Ukraine

If Ukraine orders Western fighter planes, Boeing already has an established business partnership in Kyiv.

Canada, Ukraine
GL Munitions targets Ukrainian market for Canadian ammunition

The new company has hired a lobbyist in Ottawa as it prepares to open an ammunition production facility in Ukraine.

France, Indonesia
Dassault, Airbus tiptoe through anti-corruption minefield on Indonesian deals

A number of ambitious military deals with Jakarta are on the agenda. But they are being hampered by anti-corruption investigations.

France, Indonesia
After Cairo, Rafale ready to land in Jakarta

Dassault is in the final stages of negotiation with the French and Indonesian finance ministries for funding for the sale of 36 Rafale fighter planes to Indonesia, where an anti-corrution crackdown is underway.

France, Ukraine
Zelensky eyes spy satellite

According to our sources, the Ukrainian defence ministry has entered talks with the French government about procuring a military observation [...]

Spotlight | France, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Zelensky's navy on fast track to NATO-compatibility

The embryonic Ukrainian navy was not invited to participate in NATO's Sea Shield naval exercise in the Black Sea, which ended on 29 March. But, given the latest military contracts handed out by Kiev, its ships should soon be compatible with those of the alliance.

Spotlight | United States
Future ODNI's General Counsel wears Prada

The well-connected Chris Fonzone is headed back to US intelligence at a time when a rethink is underway on the legal framework for cyberspace.

Ukraine
Economic security bureau has difficult start

On 22 March, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law [...]

Ukraine
Intelligence turf battle rages over disinformation task force

According to our sources, the Ukrainian security services are squabbling over tutelage of a new anti-disinformation task force the government [...]

Ukraine
From media to oil, Medvedchuk-Kolomoisky rivalry rumbles on

The SBU's investigation into Donbass coal sales forms a dotted line to the network of Russian oil importers led by Putin's strongman in Ukraine. The new sanctions are a new stage in the war between Medvedchuk and Kolomoisky.

France, Ukraine
George Tsnobiladze smoothes way for defence companies in Ukraine

Ukraine's order for 20 patrol vessels from French shipbuilder Ocea, finally signed on July 22, owes much to the Georgian businessman who was excommunicated by Airbus.

Ukraine, United States
Congress calls for fresh US security effort in Ukraine

New measures that were unanimously approved by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) on June 27 put more [...]

Spotlight | United States
US intelligence and defence industry cosies up to Kiev under Trump's disapproving gaze

With the support of Congress but against the wishes of the White House, US defence companies are doing an increasing amount of business with Kiev.

Ukraine, United States
Pentagon strengthens ties with Ukrainian defence

While the White House is putting on the breaks in Ukraine, the US security and military apparatus, encouraged by Congress, continues to advance its pawns in Kiev.