Action Service

France
DGSE's clandestine Action Service hunts for new post-presidential chief

The French foreign intelligence service is on the lookout for a new chief to head its highly strategic Action Service. Finding the right candidate ahead of the presidential election next year has become all the more crucial in light of a potential far-right National Rally win, for which the service would have to carry out its most notorious special operations.

France
Elite '11e Choc' para regiment veterans' Bagheera association seeks new president

Bagheera, the veterans' association of the French army's elite "11e choc" parachute regiment, which was disbanded after the Algerian war, is to elect a new president in September. This will take place 80 years after the creation of the unit that formed the backbone of the French foreign intelligence service's clandestine branch, the Action Service.

Belgium
Changes afoot at the EU's Intelligence and Situation Centre

The European Union's INTCEN agency, attached to the European External Action Service, has become increasingly influential since Croatian Daniel Markic took over, with new staff joining.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
K2, GardaWorld, General Counsel

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

LondonK2 Integrity shrinks headcount

ParisFormer DGSE officer retires from GardaWorld

LondonGlobal Counsel lobbying staff snapped up by rivals

Europe, Iran
Paris and Brussels confusion over military buildup in face of Iran crisis

The reinforcement of the EU military naval mission Aspides in the Red Sea has been the subject of intense negotiations over the last few hours. After a first slew of announcements, the initial goals have been scaled back.

The Agencies' Gazette
Epstein files, Martello, EEAS and FTI Consulting

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

New YorkNardello, Riley Kiraly and Interfor among firms appearing in Epstein files

DubaiDisputes support firm Martello makes first hire in Middle East

RiyadhEU sticks with Argus Security Projects and Gulf Falcons Security & Protection

WashingtonFTI bounces back in financial investigation

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Amarante's winning streak, Byblos at Orano, Kessner Capital Management

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

ParisEU contracts for Amarante International

ParisByblos joins Orano

Paris/Abu DhabiFrench defence experts supporting Africa-focused Kessner Capital Management