Mykhailo Fedorov

China, Russia, Ukraine
Chinese drone geolocation system encryption troubles Kyiv

At the end of November, China's DJI group is to launch a new encrypted version of its Aeroscope anti-drone software system, which could have major negative impact on Ukraine's drone reconnaissance operations.

Ukraine
Kyiv sets up excellence centre for autonomous intelligence systems

The Ukrainian ministries of defence and digital transformation intend to streamline and harmonise all equipment used for intelligence gathering by creating a centre of excellence that will group all Kyiv's players in the field.

The Agencies' Gazette
Ukraine's SSSCIP, Foreign Affairs Committee, China experts at Foreign Office, Wiretapping radicals

Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

UkraineSpecial communications service wants more soldiers

United KingdomForeign Affairs Committee calls on intelligence experts to tackle terrorism mission

United Kingdom/ChinaForeign Office builds expertise on China

FranceIntelligence tensions over the surveillance of radical movements minimised before parliament

Ukraine
New ISR tech on the verge of boosting Ukraine's counter-offensive

Kyiv is using start-ups to secure and improve the efficiency of its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drones after suffering heavy losses. The drones are in their final phase of production and due for delivery by late September.

Spotlight | Russia
Moscow strives to make up for lost time in intelligence integration

In the war of attrition being waged in Ukraine, Russia is looking to make good on its technical deficiencies in the crucial business of integrating information from different intelligence sources.

France, Ukraine
Thales Parade system prepped to defend Kyiv against Iranian and Russian drones

The Brave1 cluster launched by Ukraine to boost its buzzing defence industry has opened an opportunity for Thales to place its anti-drone system on the Kyiv market. The French firm's Parade system will soon be deployed with the Ukraine armed forces.

France, Ukraine
Kyiv looks towards France for matters of cybersecurity

Ukrainian cybersecurity agency SSSCIP wants to partner up with its French counterpart, ANSSI, to boost its skills in critical infrastructure protection, cryptography and "qualification".

Ukraine
Ukrainian military cyber gets into shape for NATO outpost role

Hastily put together with volunteers a few months before the start of the Russian invasion, Ukraine's cyber command is shaping up for its new role as part of NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

Ukraine
The PR Army communications stalwarts who are getting Kyiv's message out to the world

In the early days of the war, Ukrainian public relations professionals formed an ad hoc group - later known as the PR Army - to get the message of its government out to the world.

Ukraine, United States
Gallant Knights ready to supply Kyiv with special forces training

A deal is near between private security firm Gallant Knights and Kyiv, through its ministry of digital transformation. It includes possible multi-year training in commando techniques.

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
Ukrainian military intelligence prepares to demonstrate its cyber offensive capacities in DC

A summit dedicated to the hybrid war between Ukraine and Russia is to take place in Washington, thanks to sponsorship from private sector cyber security and intelligence operators and CIA venture capital firm In-Q-Tel. The event will highlight the cyber offensive operations carried out by Ukraine's GUR.

Ukraine
Special communications service to play central role in cyber counteroffensive

Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection is to set up a centre dedicated to fighting cyberattacks. In the battle against Russian offensives, it will serve as a complement to Kyiv's cyber arsenal.

Ukraine, United States
Inside Kyiv's lobbying push in Washington

Since the start of the conflict, Ukraine's strategic ministries have been working to influence US decision-makers and bolster its information war effort. This is keeping a dense network of PR-savvy Ukrainians in DC and American defence experts very busy.