CIA

Saudi Arabia
PIF banking on feedering to advance interests in Red Sea

Saudi Arabia is bent on becoming a maritime power and is preparing to launch a new feedering company in the Red Sea. Inspired by the success of its Emirati neighbour, it is now trying to outshine the United Arab Emirates in the field.

United States
Grist Mill Exchange trades in commercially sourced intelligence for the CIA

The consultancy founded by several ex-CIA officers wants to help intelligence agencies solve a challenge: how to tap into commercially sourced data. Already being seen in satellite imagery, this practice is now turning to the collection of Internet user browsing datasets.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Jaeger, Cooper, Oatley

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to London and Washington.

LondonGuy Cooper launches new investigation firm.

WashingtonRecently retired CIA officer Jaeger launches private firm.

LondonNew partner for veteran Oatley.

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
Ukrainian military intelligence prepares to demonstrate its cyber offensive capacities in DC

A summit dedicated to the hybrid war between Ukraine and Russia is to take place in Washington, thanks to sponsorship from private sector cyber security and intelligence operators and CIA venture capital firm In-Q-Tel. The event will highlight the cyber offensive operations carried out by Ukraine's GUR.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Nardello, Optima, Ilios, Sparacino, DRSD

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to New York, London, Paris and Rome.

New YorkFeldman to take over from Nardello in London.

LondonDeath knell sounds for Optima Defence & Security Group.

Aix-en-Provence/RomeIlios International looks towards Italy.

USSparacino without Veretus.

ParisDRSD boss leaves for Sanofi.

Taiwan
Taiwan's military procurement ambitions keep 'business diplomats' busy

With the threat of a Chinese military invasion in the air, Taiwan is building up its military defences, prompting local and international companies to mobilise their defence consultants.

Singapore, United States
Mintz's takeover of investigator Barber Mullan & Associates pulls rug from under competitors' feet

Investigations firm Barber Mullan & Associates, which is run by a small, mainly British team, used to do most of its business as a subcontractor for larger firms, which are now concerned about the loss of this valuable support.

The Tech Times
Bayanat appoints COO; First In invests in Outcome Security; Leonardo to supply EASA's CTI, Shakeup at HawkEye 360

Whether in SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT or cyber, we report each week on developments great and small in the world of technical intelligence providers.

Abou DhabiGEOINT firm Bayanat appoints COO.

JacksonOutcome Security joins First In's cyber portfolio.

Cologne/RomeLeonardo to supply European air security CTI platform.

WashingtonHawkEye 360 shakes up management.

Bulgaria, United States
Three US lobbyists help boost Caspian gas option for Europe

Hoping to make the most of Europe's urgent need for gas, Bulgarian firm Overgas has roped in three well-connected US lobbyists to help it tap into the Caspian Sea's resources.

Spotlight | China, United States
US plans tactical intel releases to counter China

A reform under discussion in the US Congress includes proposals not only to develop intelligence-gathering and analysis but also more offensive measures aimed at exposing corruption and breaches of international law by Beijing.

France, Middle East
Global Diwan's annual forum on French Riviera to have Saudi focus

The Global Diwan business club's annual forum in Nice on 8 and 9 September will place a strong emphasis on Riyadh, with a large panel of political and business guests from the Middle East expected to attend.

Europe, Ukraine, United States
The top brass and consultants steering Kyiv on the path to NATO

In order to give itself every chance of joining the north Atlantic alliance, Ukraine is making proposals for the new security structure that Europe wants. It is being advised in this process by political and military experts specialised in these issues.