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The Security Service, better known as MI5, is Britain’s counterintelligence service responsible for internal security. It is in charge of counterterrorism.

France
Upheaval on the way at French security group Erys

Chairwoman Nathalie Félines has suddenly left the security group just as it had begun winning key contracts again.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 29.01.2024

UAE
Mohammed Somar Ajalyaqin, 'the luckiest dentist in Abu Dhabi' and Tahnoon bin Zayed's key adviser

The vice president of International Holding Company, a shining star of Tahnoon bin Zayed's financial galaxy, Mohammed Somar Ajalyaquin very rarely makes a public appearance. Yet, this dentist and music composer is at the heart of a vast reorganisation of Abu Dhabi's most strategic assets, not only when it comes to financial matters.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.01.2024

Russia
Russia's NAIIS, dormant cyber think-tank and sinecure for ex-spies

In partial hibernation since its creation in 2018, the National Association for International Information Security (NAIIS) hosts retirees from the KGB and FSB as well as experts close to the national security council.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 19.01.2024

France
Fake spies: how Renault distanced French intelligence for fear of China

Former Renault consultants and employees go on trial for having falsely accused executives of spying for a Chinese competitor, but why did the carmaker take so long to inform French domestic intelligence?

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 17.01.2024

Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault from 2005 to 2019, and his right-hand man Patrick Pélata, in 2010 in Paris.

Israel, Russia
Andrey Davidovich, opening doors for cyber consultants from Tel Aviv to Moscow

Businessman Andrey Davidovich builds bridges between Israeli and Russian businesses in the sector. He is also in a position to fill the space left by Israeli cyber consultants in Myanmar to the benefit of their Russian counterparts.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 12.01.2024

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, France
DGSE Baku post taken down by State Security Service

Diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and France are intensifying. Their intelligence services have already started trading blows, with Baku getting in first by expelling two French diplomats between Christmas and the New Year, effectively dismantling the local DGSE post.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 11.01.2024

North Korea, Russia
Russia planning for half a million North Koreans to replace Muslim construction workers

Amid concessions to Pyongyang and the FSB's new ethno-security considerations, Moscow is secretly preparing to import 500,000 North Korean workers.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 10.01.2024

Russia, United States
FSB contractor maintains links with US tech company

The FORS Group provides a way for Oracle technology to find its way into Russia.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 09.01.2024

Belarus
Lukashenko attempts to shore up position with security reshuffle

The Belarusian president is carefully selecting his protectors from among the country's many security agencies, treading a thin line between distrust of his own spies and his superficial sympathy for Moscow.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 03.01.2024

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Germany
Private security firms face parliamentary scrutiny

Berlin's cautious foreign and military policy stance is mirrored in its attitude towards private security companies registered in Germany. MPs have turned their focus onto some of these firms, such as Global.AG Security & Communication, which operates in Ukraine.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 03.01.2024

The German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany.

Uzbekistan
Business and security heads jostle for top spots in influential sports federations

The arrest of the influential Uzbek businessman Salim Abduvaliev looks to have opened doors for a new generation of businessmen and security executives. The latter will be able to fill vacant positions on the organising committees of sports federations, key to developing international networks.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 28.12.2023

Spotlight | France, United States
US Nemesis programme spies on French military satellite

A US spy satellite that is part of the secret Nemesis programme has been sniffing around a French military telecommunications satellite for weeks.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 18.12.2023

A United Launch Alliance Delta 4 Heavy blasts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California as it launches a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office, 24 September 2022.

Russia
Wagner network selling foreign fighters in Moscow region

An alliance of convenience between Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov and low-ranking officers from the Wagner militia is recruiting fighters from the Global South to fight in Ukraine, and earning substantial kickbacks.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 18.12.2023

Israel
NSO Group veterans launch OSINT start-up IntelEye

Maor Sellek and Ziv Haba, two former employees of Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group, have teamed with business development specialist Oshrat Kakon Faribai to found the start-up IntelEye.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 15.12.2023

Spotlight | United Kingdom
British parliamentary report slams GCHQ recruitment security breaches

The UK's interceptions service has been criticised for security flaws in its recruitment processes at a time when, in contrast with other intelligence services, its staff hiring objectives are not being met.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 11.12.2023

Anne Keast-Butler (right), director of GCHQ.

Spotlight | Luxembourg, Russia, United States
Luxembourg asset firm draws scrutiny from FBI

Sanctioned individuals are alleged to be among the company's clients, including a Ukrainian businessman close to the Russian intelligence services.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 06.12.2023

Estonia
Tallinn calls in surveillance equipment distributor Optimus Systems to secure border with Russia

Tallinn-based Optimus Systems, which has been given the task of supplying surveillance equipment for crossing points on the Estonia-Russia border, distributes the products of a number of US and European manufacturers.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 06.11.2023

Ukraine, United States
Following Penny Pritzker's appointment, USAID prepares reconstruction push in Ukraine

After an internal audit, the Ukrainian branch of the US development aid body aims to position itself as a leading player in the country's reconstruction.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 27.10.2023

Spotlight | Russia, United States
US Deripaska investigation, part 1 : Deripaska used former FBI agent to surveil Russian banker

As the FBI continues its investigation into Oleg Deripaska's influence circles in the US, Intelligence Online has learned the Russian oligarch hired a former FBI agent to track down a competitor's assets.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 18.10.2023

Israel
Hamas offensive: beyond flaws in strategic analysis, tactical intelligence technologies in question

The success of the Hamas attack on Israel from Gaza on 7 October will have far-reaching consequences for the Israeli model of integrated security, but also for confidence in the country's surveillance technologies, both domestically and for export.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 16.10.2023

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon in southern Israel, 8 October 2023.

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China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia
Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America
Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

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

MI5

France
Upheaval on the way at French security group Erys

UAE
Mohammed Somar Ajalyaqin, 'the luckiest dentist in Abu Dhabi' and Tahnoon bin Zayed's key adviser

Russia
Russia's NAIIS, dormant cyber think-tank and sinecure for ex-spies

France
Fake spies: how Renault distanced French intelligence for fear of China

Israel, Russia
Andrey Davidovich, opening doors for cyber consultants from Tel Aviv to Moscow

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, France
DGSE Baku post taken down by State Security Service

North Korea, Russia
Russia planning for half a million North Koreans to replace Muslim construction workers

Russia, United States
FSB contractor maintains links with US tech company

Belarus
Lukashenko attempts to shore up position with security reshuffle

Germany
Private security firms face parliamentary scrutiny

Uzbekistan
Business and security heads jostle for top spots in influential sports federations

Spotlight | France, United States
US Nemesis programme spies on French military satellite

Russia
Wagner network selling foreign fighters in Moscow region

Israel
NSO Group veterans launch OSINT start-up IntelEye

Spotlight | United Kingdom
British parliamentary report slams GCHQ recruitment security breaches

Spotlight | Luxembourg, Russia, United States
Luxembourg asset firm draws scrutiny from FBI

Estonia
Tallinn calls in surveillance equipment distributor Optimus Systems to secure border with Russia

Ukraine, United States
Following Penny Pritzker's appointment, USAID prepares reconstruction push in Ukraine

Spotlight | Russia, United States
US Deripaska investigation, part 1 : Deripaska used former FBI agent to surveil Russian banker

Israel
Hamas offensive: beyond flaws in strategic analysis, tactical intelligence technologies in question

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Intelligence Online on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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Indigo Publications' websites

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

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

MI5

France Upheaval on the way at French security group Erys

UAE Mohammed Somar Ajalyaqin, 'the luckiest dentist in Abu Dhabi' and Tahnoon bin Zayed's key adviser

Russia Russia's NAIIS, dormant cyber think-tank and sinecure for ex-spies

France Fake spies: how Renault distanced French intelligence for fear of China

Israel, Russia Andrey Davidovich, opening doors for cyber consultants from Tel Aviv to Moscow

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, France DGSE Baku post taken down by State Security Service

North Korea, Russia Russia planning for half a million North Koreans to replace Muslim construction workers

Russia, United States FSB contractor maintains links with US tech company

Belarus Lukashenko attempts to shore up position with security reshuffle

Germany Private security firms face parliamentary scrutiny

Uzbekistan Business and security heads jostle for top spots in influential sports federations

Spotlight | France, United States US Nemesis programme spies on French military satellite

Russia Wagner network selling foreign fighters in Moscow region

Israel NSO Group veterans launch OSINT start-up IntelEye

Spotlight | United Kingdom British parliamentary report slams GCHQ recruitment security breaches

Spotlight | Luxembourg, Russia, United States Luxembourg asset firm draws scrutiny from FBI

Estonia Tallinn calls in surveillance equipment distributor Optimus Systems to secure border with Russia

Ukraine, United States Following Penny Pritzker's appointment, USAID prepares reconstruction push in Ukraine

Spotlight | Russia, United States US Deripaska investigation, part 1 : Deripaska used former FBI agent to surveil Russian banker

Israel Hamas offensive: beyond flaws in strategic analysis, tactical intelligence technologies in question

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About Intelligence Online

Subscription

Intelligence Online on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia
Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America
Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

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
Upheaval on the way at French security group Erys

UAE
Mohammed Somar Ajalyaqin, 'the luckiest dentist in Abu Dhabi' and Tahnoon bin Zayed's key adviser

Russia
Russia's NAIIS, dormant cyber think-tank and sinecure for ex-spies

France
Fake spies: how Renault distanced French intelligence for fear of China

Israel, Russia
Andrey Davidovich, opening doors for cyber consultants from Tel Aviv to Moscow

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, France
DGSE Baku post taken down by State Security Service

North Korea, Russia
Russia planning for half a million North Koreans to replace Muslim construction workers

Russia, United States
FSB contractor maintains links with US tech company

Belarus
Lukashenko attempts to shore up position with security reshuffle

Germany
Private security firms face parliamentary scrutiny

Uzbekistan
Business and security heads jostle for top spots in influential sports federations

Spotlight | France, United States
US Nemesis programme spies on French military satellite

Russia
Wagner network selling foreign fighters in Moscow region

Israel
NSO Group veterans launch OSINT start-up IntelEye

Spotlight | United Kingdom
British parliamentary report slams GCHQ recruitment security breaches

Spotlight | Luxembourg, Russia, United States
Luxembourg asset firm draws scrutiny from FBI

Estonia
Tallinn calls in surveillance equipment distributor Optimus Systems to secure border with Russia

Ukraine, United States
Following Penny Pritzker's appointment, USAID prepares reconstruction push in Ukraine

Spotlight | Russia, United States
US Deripaska investigation, part 1 : Deripaska used former FBI agent to surveil Russian banker

Israel
Hamas offensive: beyond flaws in strategic analysis, tactical intelligence technologies in question