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Lockheed

In 2014, Lockheed Martin was the biggest defence company in the world. It is in security, aerospace and aeronautics. Lockheed Martin is the manufacturer of the latest US fighter jets, the F-22 and the F-35.

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

With the official creation of its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia this year, Thales is overhauling management to further consolidate its hand in the region.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.09.2023

France, United Arab Emirates
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

The contract between Tawazun and Airbus for 12 Caracal helicopters, put on hold in May, is poised to get back on its feet.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.09.2023

Indonesia
Bell collateral victim of pre-electoral defence business wars in Indonesia

The different camps in Indonesia's electoral race are hoping to cash in on the country's defence sales, which has come at a cost for Bell and two French defence export veterans.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 19.09.2023

Spymaster | Vietnam
Vietnam spymaster Hung banks on military intelligence tech to counter public security rivals

General Pham Ngoc Hung, who heads Vietnamese military intelligence, is navigating a complex political environment while working to provide his country with cutting-edge Earth observation capabilities.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 15.09.2023

United Kingdom
Space-obsessed British lawmaker Mark Garnier enters thermal imagery race

Having started his consultancy career for the space industry during fellow Conservative politician Boris Johnson's premiership, Garnier is moving into the promising thermal infra-red satellite imagery sector.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 14.09.2023

Conservative MP Mark Garnier in the House of Commons, London, September 2016.

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

Will they, won't they? In the eyes of many, Berlin's decision to block the sale of Typhoon fighters to Saudi Arabia has opened up an opportunity for France to pitch Dassault's new generation Rafale. The Saudis are not opposed, but they have several other bids under consideration.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 11.09.2023

Bulgaria, United States
GS Impex connects US firms with Bulgarian Navy

Western defence companies are in fierce competition for contracts to modernise Bulgaria's armed forces. The US has agreed to deliver radars under its Foreign Military Sales programme.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 07.09.2023

Europe, United States
Private players wrestle for contracts in burgeoning market for thermal imagery

Thermal infrared (TIR) satellite images are now an essential tool for monitoring activity on strategic sites, and private geospatial intelligence firms are in increasingly fierce competition to nab a share of that growing market.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 01.09.2023

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
Khaled Al Biyari, the man taking Mohammed bin Salman's F-35 ambitions to Washington

As well as overseeing the creation of a mission-critical communications network for Saudi Arabia's security services, Khaled Al Biyari was recently tasked by the crown prince with travelling to Washington to discuss the possibility of buying US combat aircraft.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 29.08.2023

Saudi Arabia
Mohammed bin Salman hunts with a pack to bring football business to Riyadh

The Saudi crown prince's planned conquest of the football world is intimately intertwined with massive cheques, state interests and business networks lured by the financial windfall. A range of people close to the prince are competing for a slice of the pie.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 28.08.2023

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the King Salman Cup between Al-Hilal and Al-Wehdah, in Jeddah, on 12 May 2023.

Spotlight | Ukraine
Ukraine looks to boost electronic warfare capacities to foil Russian jamming

With Russia's electronic warfare means slowing down its counteroffensive, Ukraine is going all out to obtain more effective interception and jamming capacities of its own.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 24.08.2023

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

High-level negotiations to bring Riyadh into the Global Combat Air Programe for the development of a British-Italian-Japanese next generation fighter aircraft are proceeding at a fast pace. London is keen to conclude quickly, as other suppliers, particularly the US, are hovering in the wings.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 22.08.2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to RAF Coningsby in Linconshire, on 9 December 2022, following the announcement that the UK will work on the development of next-generation fighter aircraft with Italy and Japan.

France
Paris 'explores' technology of F-35s on Guam exercises

Deployed to the American base at Guam as part of its long-range operation Pegasus 23, the French air force is trying to unlock the secrets of the F-35 aircraft.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 24.07.2023

An F-35 aircraft designed by Lockheed Martin.

China, Israel, United States
Freshly indicted Gal Luft put a stable of former spymasters in positions at his Washington-area, Chinese-linked think tanks

Former CIA director James Woolsey had plenty of former senior intelligence and national security officials for company at two organisations operated by Israeli consultant Gal Luft, who is charged with secretly working to advance Beijing's interests.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 18.07.2023

Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Political lobbyist George McGregor launches new pro-Ukraine campaign in Washington

With Ukraine going all out to maintain Western support, a fresh lobbying campaign is underway in Washington, led by a political consultant with Scottish connections.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 06.07.2023

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Yorktown Systems Group recruits intelligence reinforcements for US forces in Europe

Washington is looking to reinforce its intelligence-gathering capacity in Europe. A number of contractors are helping it to do so, including a firm which has been providing personnel for support teams based at US Army Europe and Africa headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 27.06.2023

France, Saudi Arabia
French and Saudi space goals could align neatly

In its search for an optical satellite constellation, Saudi Arabia has made changes to its space strategy that could see it form a cooperation programme with French actors in the field.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 27.06.2023

China, Europe, India, United States
China makes strides in precision geostationary satellite imagery thanks to US research

China is quietly making moves to become the first country to operate high-precision observation satellites in geostationary orbit, which would give its intelligence services a broader and more continual coverage of earth. Western countries are lagging behind.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 22.06.2023

Europe
NATO seeks imagery for its Aquila virtual constellation project

To make up for its satellite intelligence shortfall and acquire stronger data-sharing and fusion capacities, NATO is launching the virtual constellation Aquila. Discussions are underway with European and US companies.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 08.06.2023

Singapore, United States
ST Engineering builds up its presence in Washington as it looks to boost its drone capacities

To improve its naval drone expertise, ST Engineering is drawing on the services of a small army of consultants, many with a US Navy background. Some of them recently joined a low-profile special purpose acquisition vehicle.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 02.06.2023

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Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

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

Lockheed

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, United Arab Emirates
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Indonesia
Bell collateral victim of pre-electoral defence business wars in Indonesia

Spymaster | Vietnam
Vietnam spymaster Hung banks on military intelligence tech to counter public security rivals

United Kingdom
Space-obsessed British lawmaker Mark Garnier enters thermal imagery race

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

Bulgaria, United States
GS Impex connects US firms with Bulgarian Navy

Europe, United States
Private players wrestle for contracts in burgeoning market for thermal imagery

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
Khaled Al Biyari, the man taking Mohammed bin Salman's F-35 ambitions to Washington

Saudi Arabia
Mohammed bin Salman hunts with a pack to bring football business to Riyadh

Spotlight | Ukraine
Ukraine looks to boost electronic warfare capacities to foil Russian jamming

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France
Paris 'explores' technology of F-35s on Guam exercises

China, Israel, United States
Freshly indicted Gal Luft put a stable of former spymasters in positions at his Washington-area, Chinese-linked think tanks

Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Political lobbyist George McGregor launches new pro-Ukraine campaign in Washington

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Yorktown Systems Group recruits intelligence reinforcements for US forces in Europe

France, Saudi Arabia
French and Saudi space goals could align neatly

China, Europe, India, United States
China makes strides in precision geostationary satellite imagery thanks to US research

Europe
NATO seeks imagery for its Aquila virtual constellation project

Singapore, United States
ST Engineering builds up its presence in Washington as it looks to boost its drone capacities

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Insiders | China Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

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

Lockheed

France, Middle East Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, United Arab Emirates French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Indonesia Bell collateral victim of pre-electoral defence business wars in Indonesia

Spymaster | Vietnam Vietnam spymaster Hung banks on military intelligence tech to counter public security rivals

United Kingdom Space-obsessed British lawmaker Mark Garnier enters thermal imagery race

Saudi Arabia GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

Bulgaria, United States GS Impex connects US firms with Bulgarian Navy

Europe, United States Private players wrestle for contracts in burgeoning market for thermal imagery

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States Khaled Al Biyari, the man taking Mohammed bin Salman's F-35 ambitions to Washington

Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman hunts with a pack to bring football business to Riyadh

Spotlight | Ukraine Ukraine looks to boost electronic warfare capacities to foil Russian jamming

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France Paris 'explores' technology of F-35s on Guam exercises

China, Israel, United States Freshly indicted Gal Luft put a stable of former spymasters in positions at his Washington-area, Chinese-linked think tanks

Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States Political lobbyist George McGregor launches new pro-Ukraine campaign in Washington

Spotlight | Europe, United States Yorktown Systems Group recruits intelligence reinforcements for US forces in Europe

France, Saudi Arabia French and Saudi space goals could align neatly

China, Europe, India, United States China makes strides in precision geostationary satellite imagery thanks to US research

Europe NATO seeks imagery for its Aquila virtual constellation project

Singapore, United States ST Engineering builds up its presence in Washington as it looks to boost its drone capacities

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About Intelligence Online

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Intelligence Online on social media

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Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

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

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, United Arab Emirates
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Indonesia
Bell collateral victim of pre-electoral defence business wars in Indonesia

Spymaster | Vietnam
Vietnam spymaster Hung banks on military intelligence tech to counter public security rivals

United Kingdom
Space-obsessed British lawmaker Mark Garnier enters thermal imagery race

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

Bulgaria, United States
GS Impex connects US firms with Bulgarian Navy

Europe, United States
Private players wrestle for contracts in burgeoning market for thermal imagery

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
Khaled Al Biyari, the man taking Mohammed bin Salman's F-35 ambitions to Washington

Saudi Arabia
Mohammed bin Salman hunts with a pack to bring football business to Riyadh

Spotlight | Ukraine
Ukraine looks to boost electronic warfare capacities to foil Russian jamming

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France
Paris 'explores' technology of F-35s on Guam exercises

China, Israel, United States
Freshly indicted Gal Luft put a stable of former spymasters in positions at his Washington-area, Chinese-linked think tanks

Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Political lobbyist George McGregor launches new pro-Ukraine campaign in Washington

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Yorktown Systems Group recruits intelligence reinforcements for US forces in Europe

France, Saudi Arabia
French and Saudi space goals could align neatly

China, Europe, India, United States
China makes strides in precision geostationary satellite imagery thanks to US research

Europe
NATO seeks imagery for its Aquila virtual constellation project

Singapore, United States
ST Engineering builds up its presence in Washington as it looks to boost its drone capacities