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China
Mystery Chinese space objects intrigue Washington

Beijing's launch of its 'Divine Dragon' spaceplane is raising eyebrows in the intelligence community over the possible dual purpose of the satellites it has put into orbit.

Cyprus, Russia, United Kingdom, United States
Abramovich Jr's networks, part 1: from Swansea football to Russian aeronautics

One of sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich's seven children, Arkady, is maintaining a sprawling business empire, weaving a web of offshore companies that Intelligence Online has traced.

The Tech Telegraph
C5 Capital, Expedition Technology

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

WashingtonC5 Capital lobbies for Ukrainian cyber

WashingtonExpedition Technology develops NGA's AI algorithms

Russia, Ukraine
Jamming wars, part 6: Pole-21 and Krasukha systems frustrate Kyiv's front-line operations

The prevalence of drones and guided missiles on the Ukrainian front has heightened the importance of electronic warfare weapons in the conflict, with both sides working to perfect their technology. The sixth part of our investigation looks at the tactical interceptions armoury Russia is using to thwart Kyiv's efforts to break through its front line.

France, UAE
Air France vs. Emirates rivalry puts bilateral relations to the test

Civil aviation competition could put a dent in the United Arab Emirates and France's steady bilateral relations, with two of their flag carriers pushing to take on additional flights between the two countries.

Israel, Ukraine, United States
Defence firms ratchet up political donations as business opportunities blossom with wars in Europe and the Middle East

Honeywell, Boeing, Lockheed and Northrop rank high among top contributors during the first nine months of the year. Donations strategically targeted among key elected officials from both parties.

Central Asia, United States
Caspian Policy Center quietly backs Central Asian governments, in particular Azerbaijan

A self-described independent think tank, the CPC serves as an unofficial lobbying organisation for the region's rulers. The group's staff and board members include former senior US officials involved in national security and foreign policy.

France, Saudi Arabia
Airbus parts ways with local chief after hitting turbulent skies in Saudi Arabia

The planemaker's passive approach towards sales contracts in Saudi Arabia, in both civil aeronautics and defence communications, has led to the company jettisoning its local CEO, Adel Fekih.

Spotlight | Israel, Russia, Ukraine
Tel Aviv changes tune on military support to Kyiv

Russia's reaction to the Hamas attack on 7 October has brought back to light its divisions with Israel. In reality, Intelligence Online can reveal that Israel had already begun to harden its line on Moscow, starting with military and industrial support to Ukraine.

Spotlight | France, Germany, United States
Despite risks, defence AI firms turn to low-cost subcontractors to label data

Essential to train AI algorithms, labelling is a crucial stage in the intelligence cycle but remains on the margin of the sovereignty debate, despite being farmed out to third-party suppliers.

United States
The Jeff Shockey Story: From Washington star to central player in congressional scandals and back again with Raytheon

A former congressional aide with ties to convicted grifter Jack Abramoff and a number of other badly tainted former members of Congress, Shockey has made a considerable comeback as Raytheon's top lobbyist. Disclosure filings show his current duties include seeking funding from the 2024 Intelligence Authorization Act.

Spotlight | United States
Intelligence Authorization Act's expected gravy train prompts Capitol Hill lobbying stampede

Lobbyists from the intelligence and defence industry are poised for battle ahead of the vote on the intelligence budget, which exceeds $100bn for the first time.

United Kingdom
Britain's GMTL builds networks in areas strategic to the defence industry

The British corporate intelligence firm is making its mark in the defence sector, thanks to its network of top-notch and strategically located advisers.