Department of Homeland Security

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
Pro-Russia oligarch still escaping US sanctions despite crackdown

The Ukrainian businessman Pavel Fuks has drawn the attention of several federal agencies, but the US authorities are still not taking action against him.

United States
Rising drone technology star Hidden Level steps up Washington lobbying effort with Cornerstone

The two firms employ numerous former staffers at the White House, Pentagon and Capitol Hill. A variety of government agencies are working to develop drone detection and counter-threat systems, including Task Force 99, an Air Force initiative launched in late 2022.

United States
Caribbean bank marketed itself to Russians using close ties to Dominican regulators

Paxum Bank opened its door to Russian nationals while also helping finance Donald Trump's social media company.

United States
Private companies on hiring spree for government contracts to guard and expel migrants

MVM, a controversial former CIA and NSA contractor, and Acri Defense Services are looking for candidates with military and law enforcement experience for positions in the US and overseas. Job duties include guarding detainees and installing child car seats.

France, United Kingdom, United States
Israeli special forces vet Doron Kempel extends private security services to Europe

The US-based businessman, a former IDF commando, has already set up shop in the United Kingdom and is now exploring the French market.

Israel, United States
Ex-special agent charged with corruption in blow for US Department of Homeland Security

Anthony Sabaini ripped off the DHS and took cash from a confidential source suspected of cocaine trafficking. At his sentencing, prosecutors also revealed that he procured a prostitute during an official visit to Israel.

The Intelligence Gazette
Voatz vs Minsk, Russkiy Mir, biometric controls in Israel, Wang Yi in DC

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we bring news from Moscow, Washington, Minsk and Tel Aviv.

US/BelarusBelarusian opposition in talks with secure online voting platform Voatz

RussiaTolstoy descendant to promote Russian soft power

IsraelBiometric cameras against foreign spies

China/United StatesWang Yi expected in Washington in early October

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.

Germany, Russia, United States
SMX supplies Russian experts to US intelligence in Wiesbaden

Former US intelligence officers who have joined the private sector are lending their Russia know-how to US military intelligence in Wiesbaden, Germany.

United States, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan ropes in Ecology Mir Group to help it procure arms in the US

Uzbek defence industry agency Oboronprom has commissioned the Virginia-registered company to help it to find US companies able to meet its arms procurement needs, as the US and Uzbekistan seek closer military and security cooperation.

Spotlight | United States
US Northern Command swots up on Russia's Arctic claims

The US Department of Defense's combatant command present in the Arctic has met with researchers of the Los Alamos National Laboratory to explore national security applications for their sea ice modelling in the Russia-controlled Northern Sea Route.

United States
Mexican cartels inadvertently come to aid of US Article 702 on interceptions

The fight against drug trafficking from Mexico, the object of growing attention in Washington, has become a priority for the US intelligence community, as well as providing an argument in favour of extending its powers to intercept US-foreign communications.

The Tech Times
Ian Pears with Nihon Cyber Defence, Ten Eleven Ventures' advisers, Sam Curry leaves Cybereason, Cassidy & Associates helps Clearview

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.

Tokyo Ex-Royal Navy info services director Pears joins NCD

Boston Ten Eleven Ventures bulks up cyber team from Europe

Boston Cybereason loses government procurement chairman

Washington ​Cassidy & Associates to help Clearview be seen in US