Dassault Aviation

France
French court rules 'lack of discretion' by Dassault Systèmes officer poses security risk

France's DGA military procurement arm, along with the interior ministry, denied 'Secret France' and 'Top Secret France' clearance to a security officer at a Dassault Systèmes subsidiary. France's highest administrative court has ruled in agreement.

France, Ukraine
Rafale sale terms to Ukraine be revealed Friday to defence firms involved

The French defence ministry will on 17 November disclose to the four industrial giants concerned the terms of the deal outlined in the letter of intent signed Monday on the possible sale of Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, according to Intelligence Online sources.

Taiwan
Taipei steps up interest in European drones and helicopters

Taipei is becoming increasingly interested in acquiring European drones and helicopters, especially in the light of Donald Trump's recent refusal to approve a $400m military aid package for Taiwan.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
No pay from Al-Ula, Ankura's asset tracing reboot, Litigation Capital Management verdict

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

RiyadhThe Royal Commission for Al-Ula doesn't pay

Sydney/DubaiDispute funder Litigation Capital Management to discover its fate in Dubai money laundering trail

LondonAnkura restarts asset tracing practice

France
Head of French army's anti-interference unit tipped for new post

Thierry Burkhard, France's Chief of the Defence Staff, is considering replacing Thierry Garreta, Deputy Chief of Operations at the Armed Forces Staff, who is leaving to join Dassault Aviation, with a senior officer from the French Foreign Legion.

France
Dassault recruits French army heavyweight

The French Armed Forces deputy chief of operations will in the coming weeks join the aerospace group, which is also making an important appointment in the United Arab Emirates.