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SpotlightUKRAINE Surveillance & Interception 28/04/2022

YouControl and the SBU's TyHto puts counterintelligence within reach of every Ukrainian

The Ukrainian internal intelligence service is able to tap into the several hundred thousand user accounts of the new identity control application TyHto to flush out Russian and Belarusian enemies. Its developer, YouControl, is already thinking about export possibilities.

Dutch shipbuilder Damen mobilises ex intelligence generals to compete with Naval Group in Romania

With the help of former Romanian intelligence officials, Dutch shipbuilder Damen has resumed its offensive to supply warships to Romania's Navy under a contract that France's Naval Group has been trying to finalise for three years.

SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM International Dealmaking 27/04/2022

After Chelsea FC, Nick Candy covets Saudi Arabia's Neom megacity project

The London property magnate, who is bidding to buy Chelsea Football Club, is also trying to play a role in Saudi Arabia's future development plans. To help him do this, he is banking on trusted allies and the support Boris Johnson's government.

FRANCE IRAQ Corporate Intelligence 27/04/2022

French security firms struggle to get foot back in Iraq

The promise of contracts tied to large infrastructure projects made by Baghdad raised high hopes among French security specialists, particularly GEOS and Amarante. But these opportunities have yet to materialise.

BALKANS TURKEY International Dealmaking 27/04/2022

Drone exports: Havelsan and STM zoom in on Bosnia to compete with rival Baykar

The two Turkish parastatals have no intention of being overtaken by their successful competitor Baykar, also from Turkey. On a recent trip to Sarajevo, both drone manufacturers took advantage of Baykar's absence to flaunt their wares to the defence ministry.

SpotlightFRANCE INDONESIA International Dealmaking 26/04/2022

French defence companies pick their way through obstacle course in Jakarta

Foreign defence companies have their work cut out in an Indonesian defence market rife with political rivalry and corruption allegations.

AZERBAIJAN TURKMENISTAN UNITED STATES International Dealmaking 26/04/2022

The US lobbyist who wants to connect Caspian gas reserves

Hubert Watson, who is familiar with the oil and gas networks of the Caspian Sea, notably through his former business partnership with tycoon Igor Makarov, is carving out a place for himself among pipeline builders.

ARGENTINA BOLIVIA CHILE CHINA International Dealmaking 26/04/2022

Beijing's envoy, Qingjun "Victor", Wu hunts down South American lithium

Thanks to his networks in Chile and China, former diplomat Qingjun Wu, who has become a consultant to large Chinese corporations, has managed to strengthen Beijing's interests in the South American country.

SpotlightFRANCE Government Intelligence 25/04/2022

DGSE juggles between its Paris headquarters

France's external intelligence service has an envelope of €889m this year to build its future headquarters at the Fort of Vincennes, on the outskirts of Paris. In the meantime it is cosying up to the DGSI, the internal intelligence service, at Noisy Fort.

The Fort of Vincennes, on the outskirts of Paris, is still visible on Google Maps, while the fort of Noisy (lower part of photo) is blurred.

CENTRAL ASIA SAUDI ARABIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES International Dealmaking 25/04/2022

MbZ preps to battle Riyadh in renewables with reformed Masdar

In the competition for regional dominance between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed is banking on the country's renewables company Masdar, a challenger to Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power, to extend the UAE's influence as far as Central Asia.

The UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Faraj al-Mazrouei with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, in Baku, on March 15, 2022.

FINLAND NORWAY RUSSIA SWEDEN UNITED STATES Government Intelligence 25/04/2022

Facing Putin, Nordic intelligence takes aim at the Arctic

For the first time, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian intelligence chiefs will be attending an Arctic-focused forum in Helsinki this week.

Spymaster UNITED KINGDOM Surveillance & Interception 22/04/2022

Sir Jeremy Fleming stress tests GCHQ's return to strategic threat intelligence

The head of the British intelligence, cyber and security agency is embarking on his sixth year and arguably last act at the helm of a reformed GCHQ amid rising strategic threats out of Kyiv and Beijing.

EUROPE TAJIKISTAN International Dealmaking 22/04/2022

Airbus makes inroads into president's favourite airline, sidelining Boeing

The Tajik carrier Somon Air, a long-time partner of Boeing, is gradually moving away from the US aircraft manufacturer in favour of its European rival Airbus. This rapprochement is being encouraged by President Emomali Rahmon's brother in law, CEO of the country's main bank.

Spy Way Of Life GERMANY Government Intelligence 22/04/2022

Bems'l, every training NATO officer's favourite Bavarian bar

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens, where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores one such establishment, the Bemsl', a typical Bavarian tavern with a distinctly American twist.

The front of the Bems'l Music Bar & Grill in Oberammergau.

CHINA Government Intelligence 21/04/2022

How Chinese universities contribute to defence research

To meet the challenge of hiring competent and inconspicuous technicians in highly specialised sectors, key players in China's arms industry are joining forces with universities, funding training and research programmes in the most sensitive areas.

LEBANON UNITED STATES Government Intelligence 21/04/2022

Washington finally ready to launch its anti-drug strategy against Hezbollah

Worried about the scale of the trafficking of captagon pills through Lebanon in particular, with Syria the main source, the US authorities intend to grant additional funds to the Lebanese security forces, which are supposed to be involved in this operation.

KUWAIT SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM International Dealmaking 21/04/2022

No more lifeline in Riyadh for King Saud bin Abdulaziz's son in London court case

Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz al-Saud owes money to Kuwaiti telecommunications company Zain. His case is being ruled in London despite his attemps to avoid it. In Riyadh, he has been pushed to the sidelines.

FRANCE Corporate Intelligence 21/04/2022

Major security deal at strategic nickel mine up for grabs

The security contract for New Caledonia's highly strategic nickel mine has been put out to tender. Amarante International, Anticip-Risk&Co, GEOS and Gallice are all hoping they can oust the incumbent Erys Group.

The Goro Plateau mine in Noumea, operated by Prony Resources.

PAKISTAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES International Dealmaking 21/04/2022

Emirati bankers extra-vigilant in Islamabad after fall of Imran Khan

In the space of just 10 days, Pakistan saw the deadline for repayment of a $2bn loan from the Emirates extended, Prime Minister Imran Khan brought down and Shebhaz Sharif appointed in his place. In this unstable period, the Emirati business community is keeping a close eye on its key assets in the country.

RUSSIA Government Intelligence 20/04/2022

Moscow's shadow advisers, intelligence officers and lobbyists lay low

As the hunt for those responsible for Russia's setbacks in Ukraine continues, lobbyists, private consultants and advisers close to the Kremlin, as well as former and current civil servants, are fearing a wave of purges.

Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Badr Jafar, the businessman 2.0 taking hold in the UAE

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