Myanmar, Russia
Kremlin's favourite OSINT expert helps Russian plans in Myanmar

Myanmar, Russia
The behind-the-scenes players of Moscow and Naypyidaw's defence relations

The former head of Russia's military-technical cooperation, Mikhail Dmitriev, has gradually become a key player in the defence partnership between Russia and Myanmar, in no small part thanks to his Myanmar homologue's ties to the head of state.

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Andrei Masalovitch returns to Naypyidaw, Argon ST wins US Navy SIGINT sensors contract, Victor Yeo joins G42, Moscow tightens up its cyber security controls

From SIGINT to GEOINT and OSINT, along with a dose of cyber, each Thursday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the community of technical intelligence providers.

NaypyidawAndrei Masalovich resumes his charm offensive in Myanmar

FairfaxArgon ST lands US Navy contract for multi-intelligence sensors

Abu DhabiG42 recruits Singapore's Victor Yeo

MoscowThe FSTEK tightens up cyber security controls

Japan, Russia
Moscow chooses new ambassador to Japan

A key figure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is poised to succeed Mikhail Galuzin as Russian ambassador in Tokyo. He will have to continue playing the delicate diplomatic dance between the two countries.

Russia, Ukraine
Beregini, the shadowy Ukrainian hacker group cheered by Russian intelligence

A self-described group of Ukrainian hackers acting against Kyiv's policies, Beregini, has been gathering strong public support from experts close to intelligence circles in Moscow.

Russia
Security Vision, the Kremlin cyber protection unit's faithful provider

As Russian intelligence battens down the hatches on who can provide cybersecurity services, some agencies, starting with the FSO's interceptions department, continue to outsource tasks to trusted private partners such as Security Vision's subsidiaries Intellectual Security and Trimeter.

Russia
Jet Infosystems, the Kremlin's all-terrain IT supplier

The Moscow-based firm, which even operates in foreign military theatres, nurtures its security networks through its chief lobbyist, Vadim Shustov.

Armenia, Russia
Russia's FSB tightens its grip in Armenia

After its invason of Ukraine, European governments are nervous about Moscow stirring separatist tensions in other countries, such as Moldova. But the Caucasus remains the sensitive spot, with Russia strengthening its ties with Armenia's intelligence services.