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Iraq
French shipyard makes inroads in Iraqi naval industry

The small French shipyard Ocea is gaining a foothold in Iraq through British networks, just as Paris is seeking to re-enter the Iraqi defence market.

France, Thailand
Naval Group pursues offensive for Thai frigates contract

The French naval defence giant is positioning itself on Thailand's future frigates project. Naval Group is keen to oust its competing compatriots early on, in hopes of being the sole French shipyard in the race.

France, Philippines, Vietnam
New defence attachés carry French hopes for armament contracts in Indo-Pacific

With the creation of a post in Manila and a replacement in Hanoi, France is continuing to prospect for equipment contracts around the South China Sea, coming up against China's expansionist aims.

Spotlight | France, Philippines
France hopes to cash in on Philippine armed forces' modernisation

Sitting just south of the Taiwan Strait in the South China Sea, the Philippines is pouring money into modernising its armed forces, starting with the navy. Paris, which is poised to appoint a defence attaché to Manila, is pushing to have French industry involved.

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Misunderstanding between Kyiv and Paris over arms deliveries grows

Intelligence Online was able to sneak into the top secret France-Ukraine armament committee that regularly discusses arms deliveries to Ukraine. Its latest meeting highlights the widening gap between the two parties.

United States
Blockchain intelligence experts much sought after by US financial intelligence services

In the United States, public bodies fighting cyber crime and financial fraud are going all out to increase their blockchain investigation capacities, bringing in local contractors to boost their firepower.

The Intelligence Gazette
PKK leaders, DGSI, SCO, DoS in Georgia, France-Ukraine

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, from Sinjar to Paris via Shanghai, Kyiv, Washington and Tbilisi.

IraqPKK renews high command's mandate and reaffirms strategic priorities

FranceDGSI's role in counterterrorism secured

Russia/ChinaBeijing counts on Russia to promote SCO

USA/GeorgiaWashington confirms its commitment to Tbilisi

France/UkraineFlorence Parly sticks to low estimate on Paris's Ukraine spending

France, Ukraine
Ukraine war dampens French defence industry hopes in Kyiv

Russia's war on Ukraine has considerably altered France's military export plans to the now besieged country. Ex-interior minister Arsen Avakov, a key contact in the security sphere for Paris and London, has meanwhile resumed a leading role in Kyiv.

France, Ukraine
Paris pays the price for Kyiv's ruthlessness towards Arsen Avakov

The French government will struggle to resurrect its hopes for military-industrial business opportunities in Kyiv with Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, determined to reduce the influence of the networks of former Interior minister Arsen Avakov, who was Paris's key liaison in the country.

Spotlight | France, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Zelensky's navy on fast track to NATO-compatibility

The embryonic Ukrainian navy was not invited to participate in NATO's Sea Shield naval exercise in the Black Sea, which ended on 29 March. But, given the latest military contracts handed out by Kiev, its ships should soon be compatible with those of the alliance.

France, Ukraine
George Tsnobiladze smoothes way for defence companies in Ukraine

Ukraine's order for 20 patrol vessels from French shipbuilder Ocea, finally signed on July 22, owes much to the Georgian businessman who was excommunicated by Airbus.

France, Lebanon, United States
Iskandar Safa determined wants his revenge after court victory

Naval shipbuilder Privinvest's Jean Boustani was cleared of all charges [...]

France, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh keen to please Paris with Rafale contract

Although Riyadh continues to take interest in French armaments, promises that do not translate into actual deals are starting to take the shine off the bilateral relationship.