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United States
Lobbying firm close to Trump capitalises on critical minerals interest

Two ex-Trump associates have entered the critical minerals sector through their lobbying firm, Javelin Advisors. Their knowledge of the US administration helps their clients, from Nebraska to Pakistan.

Japan, United States
US supplier to Washington's Asian allies suffers alleged trade secret theft

A Californian firm specialising in military aircraft parts, and which is a key link in the US Indo-Pacific strategy, is suing a former employee. The case has thrown strategic US commercial networks in Asia off-kilter.

Vietnam
Hanoi's public security ministry sets out requirements for future airborne unit

US company Sikorsky is leading the race to supply Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security with its first helicopters, but Hanoi is also in talks with other manufacturers.

Iraq, Pakistan
Baghdad in talks with Pakistan's defence industry to secure borders and sky

Baghdad is approaching a wide range of manufacturers in its search for equipment to help secure its borders and has recently stepped up contacts with Pakistan.

France, Saudi Arabia
Naval Group bets all on Saudi frigates after Norway and Canada setbacks

The French shipyard, which recently attended a confidential meeting at the army general staff in Paris, is hoping to convince the French government to throw all its support behind its bid to win a mega-contract in Riyadh.

Ukraine, United States
From Donetsk to California, Vector is secretly reshaping US drone warfare

Founded by US veterans, American company Vector explores the Ukrainian front to draw on emerging innovations and tactics. Halfway between a start-up, a private military company and a think tank, it brings technology and doctrines back stateside to help shape the US military of tomorrow.

China, UAE
Sharjah springboard for Chinese arms to Africa

Allowing for discreet sales to third countries, UAE free trade zones are attracting Beijing's arms manufacturers. A brand new Chinese equipment reseller has just set up shop in one such zone, with its sights set on contracts in Africa.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
CT Group hiring, Mintz execs reshuffle, SynMax lobbyist

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

Mumbai/SingaporeCT Group consolidates in Singapore

Los AngelesAsha Muldro moves from Guidepost to Mintz

WashingtonEx-Podesta Group Josh Holly backing ghost ship tracker SynMax Intelligence

Czech Republic, France, Ukraine
Unveiling the secrets behind Ukraine's critical drone Palianytsia

Behind Ukraine's long range drone, which has struck deep into Russian territory, stands a low-profile Czech company in Velká Bíteš near Brno. And a man William Didden, formerly Velko Kocev, who shuns the limelight.